Ecofeminist Critique of Patriarchal Power: A Warrenian Exploration of Ecological and Social Domination in Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Mohammad Jashim Uddin¹ , Muztaba Rafid² , Mohammad Rahmatullah³

1. Dept. of English, Northern University Bangladesh.
2. Dept. of English, Northern University Bangladesh.
3. Dept. of English, Northern University Bangladesh.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.10 , Issue.11 , pp.57-74, Nov-2024

Online published on Nov 30, 2024

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Abstract :
This paper reinterprets William Shakespeare`s The Tempest through Karen J. Warren’s ecofeminist lens, providing a critical analysis that examines the intersections of gender and ecological oppression. Employing close reading and thematic analysis, the study focuses on the power dynamics among characters, dualistic thinking that reinforces hierarchical structures, and representations of human-nature relationships. The findings reveal The Tempest’s critique of patriarchal control and environmental exploitation, offering insights into how the play reflects systemic patterns of domination. This analysis demonstrates the value of Warren`s ecofeminist framework in uncovering layered dimensions within Shakespeare’s work, with implications for education, activism, and policy, and it emphasizes the relevance of literary studies in contemporary discussions on environmental justice and gender equality.

Key-Words / Index Term :
The Tempest, Karen J. Warren, ecofeminism, gender oppression, environmental ethics, power dynamics, Shakespeare

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