... break their barriers." (Zeineddine, 9) The sole battle is not to determine a women's independence, but wether one has the courage to cross the barriers of society's norms. Ibsen stated that "A maker in modern society, like certain insects, retires and dies once she has done her duty by propagating the race." (Zeineddine 10) In a Doll's House, Ibsen lets you know from the title that Nora ... the realities of the world, she still hopes that her husband will protect her. This shows that her character has a complete lack of individuality. By the end of the play, Nora sees herself as being i...

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... . How it develops Hedda grew up as the General's daughter and was always looked at as aristocracy. There is no mention of Hedda's mother all we see is a stern picture of a general and his guns. This could give reason to believe that Hedda's bold and militant father contributed to her cold, unusual view of life and hatred for the "sickly, stupid word" love. Hedda sees love ... and beauty in different ways than most. She resects boldness, control and power and these are traits in which she ... , however, see beauty in marriage, love children, or nature. She sees it in courage to engage aga...

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... " me not to brag?" p.227. There was always competition with whites and blacks in how they did in school, competing against each other, and either trying to be as good, or better than them, "What the white children learned, that's what her child had to learn."p.228. Bebe's mother put many ideas into her head, about why proper English was the right thing to do, "Speaking ... everything African Americans did in life had to be a competition against whites, "We have to be twice as good as white children at everything they attempted in life, that way you got half a chance of making it."p.234. ...

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... everything African Americans did in life had to be a competition with whites, "We have to be twice as good as white children at everything they attempted in life, that way you got half a chance of making it."p.234. Nana and Bebe's mother believed that to have the same education as a white child was the first step up the rocky road to success. Almost ... " me not to brag?" p.227. There was always competition with whites and blacks in how they did in school, competing against each other, and either trying to be as good or better than them. "What the white children learned, that's what her ...

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... she would evaluate all men. Pearl's behavior was growing out of control, she refused to obey her mother and do what was right because there was no influence of right, in her eyes, that she could use as a pattern. The influence of an earthly father that would communicate to her God's love is what she needed. Without this, the standards that she would set would ... . It is important to note that even though Dimmesdale is not Hester's husband she views him as the father of her child. Therefore, he is a father image to her as well, and is required to fulfill that responsibility. God would no...

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... of its rules and systems; now I remembered that the real world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of sensations and excitement, awaited those who had courage to go forth into its expanse, to seek real knowledge of life amidst its perils."" This quote showed how much she wanted to explore a new world with new surroundings that would lead her closer to contentment ... on her journey of self-discovery. As ... the necessary supervision they needed. As a result, her children grew up to be unhappy people. Mrs. Reed was also a jealous person. She could not accept that her h...

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