... aspects of living. In Athens the wives had none of this freedom and the prostitutes did. Who then really had a "better" life, those who had all protection and no freedom, or those who had all freedom and independence? "Every Athenian girl expected to be married, and marriage and motherhood were considered the fulfillment of the female role." This was what a woman's life was ... the eyes of strangers and from intimate dealings with shopkeepers." There were set views and expectations of how women were supposed to interact with others outside the home. The wives were not allowed to leave, ...

• Word Count: 1886
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography

... Mrs. Shimerda had given her as a gift. This is the area with which she seems to be most at ease. She is not afraid to say what she has on her mind. Mrs. Shimerda is a housewife, much the same way Mrs. Burden is. She cooks for her family and tends to her children. Until after her husband's death, she rarely worked outdoors. Mrs. Shimerda appears ... the helpless damsel in distress. She clings to Jim and feeds his self-image by stating how brave he is. She encourages Jim to show everyone how he killed the snake. When in the field, Antonia takes on the form of "Mother Earth". She embodies ...

• Word Count: 2199
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School