... from A Midsummer Night's Dream she has succeeded in breaking the rigid mold of social conventions and expectations. In the rest of the play, however, Hermia reveals other aspects of her personality that confirm how complex every human being is, whether male or female. First, Hermia contested traditional gender expectations and made the decision to be responsible for her own destiny; in ... detail particularly interesting and important is that most women in Shakespeare's day did not work outside the home, particularly if they were women of the upper class. Viola's pursuit of a profession...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate