... woman who was strong enough to challenge social norms by rejecting them altogether. It is not necessary to judge Gertrude's actions, or those of the other female characters who have been examined here; rather, it is important to determine their significance as assertions of female agency, authority, and autonomy in a socio-historic context that allowed women little of ... these rights or privileges. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night remain compelling plays to the contemporary reader because, among other reasons, they portray women in their full human complexity. By con...

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... Geographical constraints on community participation and formation suddenly become irrelevant. Real communities, on the other hand, are forged through gradual acceptance, integration, and participation on many levels by citizens and have a general locale. Friends, experiences, participation in clubs, and schooling are just a number of community functions that bring people together to form a community. However, marginality and associated discrimination ... many, the internet can be a source of new found community or another source of alienation for others. Inclusion in technological advanc...

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