... the third. The purpose of this persuasion is to convince the woman to give up her quaint honour' and have sexual intercourse with the speaker. In the first section the voice the poet chooses to use (it is never clear if he speaks as himself or if the poem is intended as a satire) very traditional, romantic language and is complimentary throughout ... eternity, an example of which Till the conversion of the Jews. While this seems very pure on the surface, it is also very chauvinistic. The woman seems to play no active role in this idealised relationship and is merely an object to be admi...

• Word Count: 1276
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of a wise narrator (omniscient / third-person), who is amongst the characters, celebrating their lives in a positive way. Although the details of the story are sometimes sad or upsetting, the narrative voice always gives the benefit of the doubt and tries to find the good in a situation or at least be objective. Sula is a dark character; emotionally defined by a sense of evil ... to being conservative, traditional, and proud of her own goodness. She is heartbroken when she catches Sula in bed with her husband. Helene Wright is Nel's church going and socially active mother. Eva Peace is ...

• Word Count: 1824
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School