... ; he cannot understand why his mother would even want another relationship, but more importantly, he cannot accept that she flouts social norms and conventions by failing to observe the appropriate period of mourning for her deceased husband, the King of Denmark. Interestingly, Gertrude herself has little to say in defense or explanation of her decision, which has left the interpretation of ... ...

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... the nineteenth century, beauty imperatives for girls were kept in check by consideration of moral character and by cultural mandated patterns of emotional denial and repression. Females during that time period were not quite as involved in linking their bodily appearance to their self-worth or personhood as it is in today's society. In today's society the female character is no ... ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate