This study explores the roles of women in David Hare’s trilogy. It aims to understand how religious-Christian society, the legal system, and political parties view women. The research describes and analyzes women’s roles and actions within these communities. Generally, women’s roles in society can be categorized as passive, complementary, and active. The level of awareness and knowledge women possess directly influences their actions, with a clear correlation between these factors. As women become more aware of their rights, they engage more actively. In other words, increased knowledge and awareness boost women’s courage and assertiveness. Conversely, a lack of education and awareness has made women passive, resigned, and obedient to men. They are often content with domestic roles such as cooking, motherhood, and being wives, unaware of the injustices they face. They do not actively seek to escape oppression and inequality. Being supportive and cooperative has made women passive, seeing their duties as dependent on male approval. They strive for men’s comfort and reassurance, feeling satisfied despite these conditions. However, gaining specialized knowledge has empowered women to become independent and active. They find satisfaction in participating in society, defending their rights according to the law, and rejecting injustices imposed by male-dominated societies. They love themselves and work towards their goals, relying on their abilities. The progression of these roles—passive, active and complementary—is evident in Hare’s works: Racing Demon, Murmuring Judges and The Absence of War.
