Compare And Contrast North And South
Jason Eng
Professor Conary
ENG 340
3/08/16
Final Paper
Elizabeth Gaskell's, North and South, provides a unique point of view on the traditional woman in Victorian England. By creating a female protagonist, Margaret, who is both mentally and physically strong, Gaskell is able to contrast and portray the differences between her and some of the traditional women in the novel. Sarah Stickney Ellis was a writer and advocate of female rights and their role in society. One of her more famous works was The Women of England. She believed both men and women were equal. Her usage of metaphors to emphasize her points is very effective throughout the piece. In one instance, she compares the sun and the Earth to men and women respectively. The point she was trying to convey with this metaphor was the earth, like men, is just as important as the sun, and vice versa. With that being said, she also believed that while equal, women …show more content…
Thornton is the son of Mrs. Thornton. He likes Margaret and cares for her more than he shows after having his feelings rejected. He is a wealthy man and the owner of a giant factory. The audience understands him to be a kind character. It is his pride which hides his kindness from the other characters. His niceness is on full display when interacting with Mrs. Thornton and his quiet attention towards Margaret and her family. Mr. Thornton also expresses it in a more open manner when he develops a better relationship with his workers. Before Margaret, his relationship with his employees were nothing but the usual employer-employee relationship; it was strictly professional. Margaret's influence impacts his kindness towards his workers; he builds a canteen for them. He also he sometimes shares meals with them, showing a sense of mutual respect. This gesture by Mr. Thornton says he finally begins to see his workers as equals. Margaret and Thornton's growth as individuals free themselves from the law of spheres and gender norms in Victorian
Professor Conary
ENG 340
3/08/16
Final Paper
Elizabeth Gaskell's, North and South, provides a unique point of view on the traditional woman in Victorian England. By creating a female protagonist, Margaret, who is both mentally and physically strong, Gaskell is able to contrast and portray the differences between her and some of the traditional women in the novel. Sarah Stickney Ellis was a writer and advocate of female rights and their role in society. One of her more famous works was The Women of England. She believed both men and women were equal. Her usage of metaphors to emphasize her points is very effective throughout the piece. In one instance, she compares the sun and the Earth to men and women respectively. The point she was trying to convey with this metaphor was the earth, like men, is just as important as the sun, and vice versa. With that being said, she also believed that while equal, women …show more content…
Thornton is the son of Mrs. Thornton. He likes Margaret and cares for her more than he shows after having his feelings rejected. He is a wealthy man and the owner of a giant factory. The audience understands him to be a kind character. It is his pride which hides his kindness from the other characters. His niceness is on full display when interacting with Mrs. Thornton and his quiet attention towards Margaret and her family. Mr. Thornton also expresses it in a more open manner when he develops a better relationship with his workers. Before Margaret, his relationship with his employees were nothing but the usual employer-employee relationship; it was strictly professional. Margaret's influence impacts his kindness towards his workers; he builds a canteen for them. He also he sometimes shares meals with them, showing a sense of mutual respect. This gesture by Mr. Thornton says he finally begins to see his workers as equals. Margaret and Thornton's growth as individuals free themselves from the law of spheres and gender norms in Victorian