... requirements a woman needed to be called "accomplished" (38). As well as these skills, a woman must possess a natural grace and flawless manner "to deserve the word" (39). Elizabeth Bennet's reply of "I never saw such a woman" highlights Austen's concern with the notion of the ideal woman within her nineteenth-century English context. Commonly regarded as a realist ... intelligence, however, make up for plainness in appearance, and her eventual union to Darcy contests the notion that "social rank alone might suspend or overrule a sentiment about someone's 'character.'"17 Darcy falls...

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... male, 71.7% female). The 36.6% of male and 41.3% of female respondents think that their political rights are infringed. But 47% of male and 39.9% of female respondents feel that it is possible to perform in political sphere. About 20% of respondent could not answer at least one question. Most ... 11.7 15.1 Social 71.9 62.1 15.8 21.2 12.2 16.6 Cultural 84.5 76.8 7.1 11.9 8.4 11.3 Civil 79.4 71.7 10.8 15.2 9.8 13.0 Political 48.0 39.9 36.6 41.3 15.4 18.8 Professional 59.0 54.3 27.0 29.2 14.0 16.6 There was also an important question in what sphere do they have the same, better or less ... o...

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... an equal of their male partners arose in spheres of both work and domestic responsibilities. Such desires are quite vividly portrayed in the gender ideologies of Nancy, a character from Second shift [Arlie Hochschild, 1989: Pg. 39-41]. Nancy tried to establish herself as the career woman. Her gender ideology centered on the idea of herself as a woman who would be needed and ... them to devote a lot of time to their children. This was mainly made possible by the turning of women to the home front as house wives. [Stephanie Coontz, 1997: Pg. 39] But when women started getting employed in ...

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... , these personas have been subjected to a multitude of interpretations, necessitating the circumspection with which one must attempt to perceive their true natures and standings within a faith tradition. This analysis will focus on certain distinguished women of the Christian and Islamic faith traditions. Cynthia Bourgeault's opus, "The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of ... each woman created a sharp divide among the members of each faith tradition; and their alleged adulterous backgrounds originated from and were crystallized by fearful male-dominated hier...

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... of the Shrew and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Kate's spicy behavior and unexpected transformation dominate the plot in Shrew, and Beatrice's character has such force and charm that interest in her eventually takes over the play, even though her fate is not an important aspect of ... is second to man. In his comedies, however, he is allowed to write with a more detached view of society and a lighter tone (Swisher 39). The role of women in Shakespeare's own life was also a great influence in his writings. His relationship with his wife and even his mother ... (4.3, 84-85). Of cours...

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... the restrained woman in the Victorian Age. Even though the title of the poem alludes to the fact that it will center upon the woman character, Tennyson places emphasis on the natural surroundings of the poem. Additionally, he focuses his attention on the exterior and interior environment of the ... fallen women would be another total world for him to control. Here he could create and run everything according to his rules." (Hartley 39) The fallen woman shows defiance by making the transition from the private and feminine space to the public and masculine space. The punishment of death ....

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... the chapter, Kingston imagines her aunt as a lonely, wandering ghost, begging for scraps from the gifts given other ghosts by their loving relatives. Analysis "No-Name Woman" is one of the more frequently anthologized sections of The Woman Warrior because it encapsulates so many of the rest of the ... her. In the end, Kingston is surprised and relieved that her mother seems to understand, calling her by her affectionate nickname "Little Dog." Analysis "Shaman" depicts the conflicts and paradoxes of Brave Orchid's life and of the mother-daughter relationship she has with Kingston. On the o...

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... bad I can't yet tell. All of these new experiences are causing her to think and act differently. It will be very interesting to see how her character will change over the next few chapters. Journal Entry 9 December 4 Chapter 15 page 75 + 76 "For the first time, she recognized the symptoms ... , because this was looked down upon in society. Journal Entry16 December 7 Chapter 32 page 156 "The pigeon-house pleased her. It at once assumed the intimate character of a home, while she herself invested it with a charm which it reflected like a warm glow. There was with her a feeling of having de...

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... "to-be-looked-at-ness". She offers that female characters add nothing or very little to actual elements of plot and character but rather are subjected to male scopophilia, the fetishistic and voyeuristic, due to phallocentricism and psychoanalytic fear of castration. She laments the way ... that these narratives are free from these misogynistic biases, rather that they are just aware of them and reference them to certain degrees. An analysis of these four contemporary Latin American films provides a way to look at the progression of the female presence in cinema. Mulvey is initially ... ...

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... to the study of literature which applies feminist thought to the analysis of literary texts and the contexts of their production and reception" (Goodman xi). II. Statement of the Problem Rob, being the unique and well-developed character that he is, allows readers to either relate to him or ... taste, but he"d impose his taste on her through these tapes. The last line of the book, however, attests to his dynamism as a character: When Laura hears the opening-bars and grins and makes several thumbs-up signs, and I start to compile in my head a compilation tape for ... Given certain circ...

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... characters are introduced. However, the introduction of the characters is not the most important purpose the "General Prologue- serves. Rather, the soft analysis and establishment of the character's personality truly benefit the reader in establishing who is good, and who is bad. In the Franklin's introduction, he is presented as a ... of exploration. It is in this depiction of the Franklin that Chaucer first implants in the reader's mind that the Franklin is an admirable character and a character that is to be respected not only by his fellow pilgrims, but by the reader. Through the Fra...

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... way of talking offers a direct view on them. In the following conversation, for instance, "She's stark naked, said Stanley, sounding annoyed."" lies the character of the man in question. The way he views women and nudity is depicted. He is actually a recently married; young-to-middle aged man who may ... communication from the woman's part to show power and privilege. That woman, who is not even named in the story, is a very intriguing character. While many readers would see her as innocent- the sunbather who only wants to be left alone, it can however be said that she ... delays them. "...

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... 's comparison of the sane and insane as an advanced social commentary is superb. She illustrates the humanity lacking in a sane person and the depth of emotion possessed by an insane character, unlike the stereotypes that plagued them both. Septimus represents a "lost generation' of men following the end of World War I. As the pomp and circumstance of British upper class society continues ... pretty girls as stupid when he refers to the women who entertained the troops: "If the brainless bevy of pretty girls and the funny man outbid Mozart, out goes Mozart" (P. 39.) Furthermore he refers...

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... (relationships) Genji established with women were done through rape and not seduction. Contrary to what she may think, the story provided no evidence of the character Genji raping any of his lovers. If what Jakucha said was true, then why didn't she provide evidence or examples from the tale itself? On ... to become involved with these women. Genji may have been blamed for raping women, but he took better care of his affairs than the character Kaoru. Kaoru is a character in the story who was the complete opposite of Genji. In fact he was constantly being referred as a "mamebito- or "ma...

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... 's comparison of the sane and insane as an advanced social commentary is superb. She illustrates the humanity lacking in a sane person and the depth of emotion possessed by an insane character, unlike the stereotypes that plagued them both. Septimus represents a "lost generation' of men following the end of World War I. As the pomp and circumstance of British upper class society continues ... pretty girls as stupid when he refers to the women who entertained the troops: "If the brainless bevy of pretty girls and the funny man outbid Mozart, out goes Mozart" (P. 39.) Furthermore he refers...

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... was immature and acted irrationally and died as a result of her own foolishness. But there is much more to the story, and after deeper analysis, the story exhibits striking characteristics of Romanticism. The meaningful settings, each individual character, and the psychology of it all clearly illustrate Romanticism. The Romantics believe that society teaches conformity, and it dictates the way people see things ... that transforms a false self that is created by society back to the true self, the self that is native to humans at birth. Then, with this true self, the Romantic character i...

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... form a bond that transcends other bonds in the novel. Nettie is Celie's only relative, and even though they are apart for most of the novel, their companionship gives Celie hope. A blues singer named Shug Avery also transforms Celie's life. Shug starts out as only a friend but later became Celie's lover. Shug helps Celie defy Mr.____ and gives her self worth in ... ...

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Save the Last Dance was released in 2000 by MTV Films which grossed $91 million at the domestic box office. Save the Last Dance features a strong female character thrust into a new setting where her sexuality emerges in response to learning a new kind of dance. It tackles the ideological issues of: race, class and women's sexuality. Sara is a high ... who might argue this point and assert that women are still very much tied to men in order to define their personal sexuality. That may be true, however in this analysis, I think it is clear that the film is trying to present an idea to the audi...

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... desire to free herself from the limitations of traditional gender roles, which allows her to give a voice to all the women who cannot speak up for themselves. Despite being a fictionalized character, Esperanza's life greatly resembles Cisneros' upbringing. In the first vignette, "The House on Mango Street," Esperanza states, "throughout her childhood, she moved frequently from one Chicago barrio ... kitchen so they placed a great importance on education. They did not want their daughters to live a domestic life filled with regrets. Cisneros further explores Esperanza's purpose as a surr...

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... as well as women to be silent in certain situations, so that order can be established "and he finishes the topic with a balanced phrase of speech and silence in v.39-40 ""Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way."" To understand the verses ... ...

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... she would still belong to him. The dextrarum iunctio: bride and bridegroom join hands (from a funeral altar). Marriage sometimes did result in love. In the case of Pliny the Younger (39) and Calpurnia (probably around the age of 14) this happened. Calpurnia was the ideal bride for Pliny; he praised her intelligence and her skill in looking after the home. He ... ...

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... : to charm her into surrender. To ply her with sensual metaphors until she falls helplessly into his bed; but which poet's strategy proves most effective? It is possible through careful analysis, exfoliation, and gathering of various opinions, to determine which poet displays the firmest grasp of the female psyche and the most powerful wea! pons to win this battle. By its ... whether his love is indeed true, or if he has had more experience, and practice, at the delivering of these lines then he would ever admit to his mistress. Through analysis and exfoliation it is evident that, when p...

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... real feelings for Bianca. He is a lady's man, and therefore cannot be concerned with such things as true love. Even Othello, the one character who truly loves his wife, mistreats Desdemona. He ends up suffocating her because he believes she has been unfaithful to him. The fact that Othello, ... and caring Desdemona. She gives the handkerchief even after Iago calls her "a foolish wife" and "a good wench." Another female character, Bianca, also allows herself to be mistreated. Bianca believes that she is in love with Cassio and will therefore do anything for him. But ... view on women in ...

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... the class of her birth and her unquestioned virtue. The subject of chastity and female honour can be further examined by exploring Desdemona's character. Desdemona is an honourable woman according to Elizabethan principals: she remains chaste until marriage and is utterly devoted to her husband, despite his ... actions. When she elopes with Othello she dishonours Brabantio, her father; however, she shows strength of character by standing up to him, and justifies herself in saying that her duties now lie with Othello: "I am hitherto your daughter. But ... the class of her birth and her un...

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... for a woman's sexuality, in medieval literature there is no confinement of these ladies. Even though we, as readers, delight in categorizing and labeling typical character roles in literature, there is no set role for the women in medieval literature. Of course the man has a set role, but not the woman. ... literature allows the sexuality of the woman to overstep boundaries and show an array of the female characteristics. On the other hand, there is the male character in medieval literature. Unlike his versatile and forever changing female counterpart, he is the same at all times in mos...

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