Feminine Mind Behind the Mask: A Psychological Analysis of the Mental Health of Shakespearean Women

Psychological criticism primarily focuses on the psychological dimensions of the author and their characters in the literary works. It analyzes the attitude, behaviour and nature of the characters from the psychological perspective. It also examines the psychological depths of each and every character and interprets how it influences the storyline. The theorists leverage psychological criticism to explore the mental condition of the writers and their characters. This paper is comprehensive research about the psychological underpinnings of the female protagonists, crafted by the literary luminary, William Shakespeare. More than his male protagonists, the way he framed his heroines, surpassed the literary elements. That too, female characters in the tragic plot instilled vitality into the story. This study will provide an exhaustive overview of the significant female characters woven by William Shakespeare from the psychological standpoint.