Shakespearean Heroines and Thomas Hardy’s Heroine Tess – A Portrait

G. Kiran Kumar Reddy; B.S. Selina

Authors

G. Kiran Kumar Reddy Assistant Professor in RGM College of Engineering & Technology, Nandyal, AP, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1161-5698
B.S. Selina

Keywords:

Love, Agony, heroine, Tess

Abstract

Aim: The present study of this paper, highlights the Shakespeare, Hardy’s times.

Methodology and Approaches: We selected primary sources and secondary sources for the study. For the present study, we used analytical method of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Tempest and Hardy’s Tess of the D’urbervilles. Woman is portrayed as an embodiment of endurance and self-sacrifice. It examines the cause of injustices on one particular gender. It throws light on how woman strive and thrive against all odds of the life trying to create a space of her own.

Outcome: It portrays the culture, conditions of women and their suffering under patriarchy. It provides some insights, reflection of our lives and society. Literature is a large canvas, many characters could have appeared, but Shakespeare, Hardy’s writings inspired many people. Many critics considered both of the writer’s penchant for women. Women have their own aspirations, wishes, crave for fulfillment, due to circumstances, sacrifice their needs. It discusses the pain of love, loss of life and struggle. These characters resemble with common people in various arenas, status of the society.

Conclusion and Suggestions: This paper emphasizes the influence of society on human beings, their culture.

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Author Biography

G. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor in RGM College of Engineering & Technology, Nandyal, AP, India

Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy

Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy received Doctorate from Sri Venkateswara University in Indian Literature. He began his career with passion. He has published number of articles in reputed UGC Care, Scopus and Wos Journals. He delivered many lectures on English language, soft skills, literature and communications skills. He authored Two Books. At present he is working as Senior Assistant Professor in RGM College of Engineering & Technology, Nandyal, AP.

Dr. B S. Selina

Dr. B S. Selina who is an Academic officer in the Academic Cell of the AP state council of Higher education, Mangalagiri, AP is now working on deputation in the AP Public service commission. She taught English in Government Institutions and later worked as an Academic Administrator. She was awarded M.Phil for her work in British Literature and Ph.D in Post-Colonial Literature. She also completed a 5-week online course on shaping the way we teach English, paths to success in English.