Study Sources C, E and G. To what extent does Source G challenge the ‘angel in the house’ described in Source C and E?
Source G strongly challenges the ‘angel in the house’ ideology expressed in the sources C and E. Source G states “trained themselves so as to consider whatever they do as not of such value to the world as others”. This shows that ‘Florence Nightingale’ undermines the roles of women during that era and their domestic duties it suggest the ‘angel in the house’ theory is not natural been pushed and trained into the minds of women that they have begun to treat it as a normality, overall Source G undermines the whole ‘angel in the house’ ideology.
In comparison, Sources C and E feel that the women’s role in society is important and is useful especially for a man and his children. Source E states “as with the commander of an army, or the leader of an enterprise so is it with the mistress of the house”. This shows that the role of women is considered as respectable for women to have and as vital in the home as the reputable statuses such as ‘commander’ is in their respective fields. Also, Source C states “though passionate duty love” This shows the role of women as ‘angels in the house’ is something that is expected and that women should be proud and happy that they are able to be good wives and successfully please their husbands and ultimately complete their ‘duties’. …show more content…
The NOP of Source G explains why Source G strongly challenges the ‘angel in the house’ ideology and is strongly against it, the origin of the is ‘Florence Nightingale’ who is an independent women who would certainly be against the ‘angel in the house’ ideology as she herself is proving it wrong by being a nurse and making her own hospitals during the Crimea War and she would want more women to be like her and prove this ideology incorrect. The NOP of Source C explains why Source C is positive about the ‘angel in the house’ ideology. The origin of the source is Coventry Patmore who was writing about his wife Emily and how he felt he pleased about her as a wife and he even labelled her the ‘perfect wife’ so it is definite that he would write positively about the ‘angel in the house’ ideology as it has brought his so much happiness. The NOP of Source E explains why Source E is positive about the ‘angel in the house’ ideology. The origin is from Isabella Beeton who is well educated women and wife who was provided a practical and positive approach to managing the household. She would be positive about the ‘angel in the house’ ideology as she had experienced the good side of it and had a positive experience as a wife so she was not going to write bad things.
In conclusion sources C and E agree with the ‘angel in the house’ ideology this is shown by “as with the commander of an army, or the leader of an enterprise so is it with the mistress of the house” which was stated in Source E and “though passionate duty love” which was said in Source C, whereas Source G challenges ‘angel in the house’ ideology. The sources have these views because of their origins, such as Source G who is written by Florence Nightingale independent women who would obviously be against the ‘angel in the house’ ideology. Source E who is written by Isabella Beeton an educated women who was comfortable and positive about home management, and Coventry Patmore who was delighted with his wife Emily.
Overall, Source G strongly challenges the ‘angel in the house’ ideology described in Sources C and E