| − | [[William Shakespeare]]'s masterpiece play [[Hamlet]] contains implied references to an attempted [[abortion]], by taking [[abortifacient]]s and the subsequently tragic fate of both the mother (Ophelia) and father (Hamlet). Multiple lines in the play are unmistakable in suggesting this,<ref>http://craftyscreenwriting.com/ophelia.html</ref> yet [[liberals]] never mention this while teaching about Hamlet in [[public school]]. | + | [[William Shakespeare]]'s masterpiece ''[[Hamlet]]'' contains implied references to an attempted [[abortion]], with Ophelia's mention of the [[abortifacient]]s "rosemary and rue" – followed by the tragic fate of both Ophelia and Hamlet.<ref>([https://thebillshakespeareproject.com/2015/05/hamlet-ophelia-and-her-flowers-aftermath/ "Hamlet: Opelia and Her Flowers]). See also: Lucile F. Newman, "Ophelia's Herbal", ''Economic Botany'', Vol. 33, No. 2 (Apr. - Jun., 1979), pp. 227-232 (6 pages)[https://www.jstor.org/stable/4254050 ]</ref> Multiple lines in the play suggest this, yet this is rarely never mentioned when ''Hamlet'' is taught.<ref>http://craftyscreenwriting.com/ophelia.html</ref> |
| − | Shakespeare's portrayal of the wealthy, privileged Ophelia and Hamlet as borderline crazy and suicidal may reflect his disapproval of abortion and his belief that fate is not kind to those who embrace unapologetically that path and outlook. Shakespeare himself was a devout [[Christian]]. | + | Shakespeare's portrayal of the wealthy, privileged Ophelia and Hamlet as borderline insane and suicidal may reflect his disapproval of abortion and his belief that fate is not kind to those who embrace unapologetically that path. Shakespeare was a devout [[Christian]]. |
| − | [[Feminists]] generally identify with Ophelia as being a victim of men, and if she attempted an abortion then that would be lockstep with feminist ideology. But the unnecessarily tragic outcome awaiting Ophelia after making her immoral choices is something feminists tend to be in denial about. | + | [[Feminists]] see Ophelia as a victim of men, and if she attempted an abortion then that would support feminist ideology. But the unnecessarily tragic outcome for Ophelia is something feminists ignore. |