The Re-creation of the Past in Edward Bond?s The Woman

The author intended in this paper to examine the reasons why Edward Bond in The Woman has focused upon historical, mythical themes and characters. Moreover, the author highlighted how Bond demythologized particular notions of gender by examining social and political issues from a historical perspective. The paper began with some critics? theoretical viewpoints concerning history and drama. Then the author discovered by means of close examination of the character relationships and settings how Bond chose to situate the historical characters and events within a network of power, politics, or social choices. Finally, the author clarified how Bond demonstrated in The Woman his interest in a theatre of social change, and how he compels his audience to ask questions about their own time through the issues he raised.