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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism — Quiz

Question 7 • British Literature and Composition

Which question is most likely to be asked by a reader studying a text with a feminist perspective?

Answer
A
Why was a story about royal heirs important in Shakespeare’s time?
B
Which character has more power: Gertrude or Claudius?
C
Why was a story about an unhappy prince important in Shakespeare’s time?
D
Which character has more power: Hamlet or Claudius?

Explanation

A feminist perspective examines how gender affects characters’ roles, opportunities, and power. Comparing Gertrude, a woman, with Claudius, a man, directly raises a question about gender and power. Comparing Hamlet and Claudius focuses on two male characters instead.

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