Reconstructing Gender Dynamics: Exploring Father through a Feminist Lens in Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’

Abstract

This research conducts a feminist analysis of Shakespeare's renowned play, 'King Lear,' delving into the intricate dynamics of father relationships during the patriarchal culture of the sixteenth study adopts a qualitative paradigm and utilizes a non technique to select a suitable sample for analysis. Employing feminist literary theory, the study focuses on specific dialogues between King Lear and his daughters to unrav paper provides ample context and background, incorporating insights from psychoanalysis and previous feminist works. Shakespeare portrays the father as an authoritarian and cruel figure who becomes submis vulnerable once he relinquishes power to his daughters. Likewise, the daughters, empowered by their newfound authority over the kingdom, exhibit tyrannical tendencies. Through a detailed analysis of the father daughter bond, the study reveals the devoid of genuine love and filial duties, and primarily driven by the dynamics of authority and power. Moreover, this study sheds light on Shakespeare's balanced gender perspectives. However, it is important to note th interconnected subplot. Future researchers are encouraged to include both plots in their analysis, offering a comprehensive feminist examination of 'King Lear.' Keywords Feminism, Father-Daughter Relationship, Gender Dynamics, Shakespeare, King Lear