Del Kathryn Barton’s trademark style of contemporary design and illustrative style are used effectively to create a motherly love emotion within the painting. Although there is a two dimensional appearance about each singular figure, stacking them together makes a three dimensional theme throughout the painting and with the use of line and detail in the foreground adds to these dimensions.…
The ability of a text to be universally accepted in a range of contexts ultimately determines its textual integrity and appreciation. Gwen Harwood’s work draws from the inspiration of her context, her lifelong influences, primarily music, her childhood and religious beliefs. This can be identified through study of Gwen Harwood's poem, "Father and Child" that is able to be appreciated in a multitude of different contexts due to its universality and textual integrity.…
I feel this painting is trying to communicate to the people who look at this when they think outside of the box. Showing people the women’s role in pre and post-revolutionary…
In the poem, “Momma”, Chrystal Meeker describes the essence of motherhood. The poem is about how much a mother will sacrifice for her children.…
Sandra Cisneros’s essay, “Only Daughter” is an autobiography about being raised in a family of six brothers, and how she is desperate for her dad to accept her for whom she is, and what she has become, a writer. “When he was finally finished after what seemed like hours, my father looked up and asked: where can we get more copies of this for the relatives?”(114). In this quote, Cisneros’ dad really shows how proud he feels towards his daughter and how much he enjoyed her story, making Cisneros feel appreciated. In Amy Tan’s short story, “Mother Tongue” she writes about how she is passionate for all the different types of English that she is capable…
There used to be a time where white people thought having African American blood in your family was wrong. It was thought of as a shame to your family or a disgrace to the name. Kate Chopin tells a story about a wife and husband who have a new child. Desiree, a white orphan that was adopted by the Valmonde family, is enthralled about the arrival of her baby boy and her husband Armand, a strict slave owner is also excited to see his first born son. However, the family begins to realize that something is mysteriously wrong with the newborn. They begin to notice that he is acquiring the traits of an African American and soon the couple start to narrow down the possibilities of the situation. In the story “Desiree’s Baby”, Kate Chopin uses symbolism and foreshadowing to portray that there is something eccentric about the baby and creates a mysterious plot that keeps the audience looking out for these clues.…
Being a mother is the most important in the world because they help in children’s social and emotional development. A novel name We The Animal, written by Justin Torres, the narrator describes his mother as a confuse goose of woman. The narrator use this metaphor to show some of his mother’s weaknesses. He believes that she is a confused person who survives her life very hard. There are other moments in the book when the metaphor is used to describe mom’s character.…
Some objects in the painting are a pregnant woman, a burning candle, a skull, and a cross lying on the table under some books. The way the woman’s head is rested on her hand and she is staring into the candle light, shows that she is in deep thought. I believe that the woman is reflecting upon her life. She looks to be pregnant, which represents life. The unity of…
The relationship between an author and a reader is needed in all literature. In Motherhood: Who Needs it? the author makes a conscious effort to establish a positive relationship with the audience. The entire tone of the piece was informal which allows a reader to have a good response. When a persuasive piece is not in an informal tone it makes it harder to listen to and more difficult in which to connect. Rollins purposefully made it sound as if a friend was trying to convince you. Being persuaded by a friend is much easier than being persuaded by a stranger.…
In this poem “The Mother” it was this mother that had many abortions. This speaker was having an emotional breakdown. For example, “I have heard in the voices of the wind the voices of my dim killed children” (Brooks 1940). When reading ‘’The Mother’’ the speaker talked about her and focused on the children she aborted. But the speaker never mentioned a father. So, after realizing she did not mention a father this question came to an understanding. Why do people have different emotional and physical feelings after abortions? When asking that question by people it means men and women. There is evidence of when it comes to abortions, many people do not think about the men withdrawals. Abortions, which are the discontinuation of a pregnancy before…
While motherhood is not the stereotypical home making occupation that it was in the 1970 's, it is still one of the most important roles women play in this country. In "Motherhood: Who Needs It?" Betty Rollin openly expresses her negative opinion of motherhood. Throughout the essay Rollin elaborates on many reasons why motherhood is overrated in America. Rollin says that, "The notion that the maternal wish and the activity of mothering are instinctive or biologically predestined is baloney." She first touches on the subject of motherhood as a science. "Women have childbearing equipment. To choose not to use the equipment is no more blocking what is instinctive than it is for a man who, muscles or no, chooses not to be a weight lifter." Rollin then refers to God as the cause of the "motherhood problem". "... the word of God that got the ball rolling with 'Be fruitful and multiply, ' a practical suggestion, since the only people around then were Adam and Eve." Rollin quotes psychologists and doctors who support her theories, not ones who do not. She says that most mothers are unhappy, but do not admit it. Rollin rambles on throughout the essay telling how the motherhood myth is affecting the children and their mothers. She manipulates statistics to make them reflect her theory and does not give both sides of the argument. This essay while being outdated is full of fallacies and one-sided information influenced by the authors ' social points of view, which misinform the reader.…
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” (Mandino) Every parent expects for his or her child to succeed. In “Mother to Son” the mother entrusts herself with the duty to impact wisdom on her child in reference to her own successes and failures. The main theme is perseverance, a mother who motivates her child to never falter in the face of life challenges.…
Remez, L. "Children Who Don 't Live with Both Parents Face Behavioral Problems." Family Planning Perspectives (1992 ).…
Civil disobedience: conscientious and public opposition of law or government demands to influence legislation of government policy. Coined by the renowned Henry David Thoreau and built upon the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, civil disobedience is used worldwide by citizens to voice themselves to the government. Breaches of law have not only been prominent in Thoreau’s era, Martin Luther King Jr.’s era, but now, in current opposition against President Trump’s inauguration. As with every controversy, civil disobedience is met with two conflicting sides: is it wrong to break a law in any circumstance or should citizens be allowed to protest to bring change to the government? The core of a democratic-republic country is it’s citizens.…
I believe this painting shows a loss of identity. This is the reason I chose this as my favorite piece of art, because I can relate to it. There came a time in my life where I was struggling with my own identity. In today's world it is very significant to identify oneself with at least one thing (ones ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, or a particular belief). Many people still grapple with the notion of identity in many countries, regions, and various ways in order to fit or adapt into any environment (social, economic, cultural, political, etc). One’s identity determines ones position or situation in society wherever one lives. However, finding the right type of…