Narrated by Anna‚ a woman whose parents had endured the hardships of World War II‚ the film Germany‚ Pale Mother‚ directed Helma Sanders-Brahms in 1980 presents the German point of view of the war. The film examines the way Germany and its citizens struggled during and after the war and gives a very confrontational outlook on war and family. As such‚ Germany‚ Pale Mother primarily depicts the traumatic post-war experiences of women and children. The opening sequence of the film reveals Bertolt Brecht’s
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In the poem Hughes uses the device of an extended metaphor to describe the life of the mother. The extended metaphor compares the mother’s life to a staircase. The line “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” begins and ends the poem. With this line‚ Hughes quickly establishes for the reader that the speaker in the poem has not had an easy life. The concept of a crystal staircase gives the reader the impression of complete opulence. Who might be the type of person whose life is compared to a
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Migrant Mother (see image 1 in the appendix)‚ is considered by many to be the most recognized photograph in American history. Dorothea Lange‚ however‚ is much more than that one photo. The images throughout her career tell countless stories of people who have suffered. The desire to share these stories is what propelled her to photograph‚ fueled her creativity‚ and motivated her to make the world a better place for her subjects. It was Dorothea’s own struggles as a child‚ wife‚ and a mother‚ her
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In the essay ‘Mother Tongue’ (Tan 1990) it is portrayed that Amy Tan is an Asian American writer. She comes from a cultural background where English is not the main language spoken. This reflected her upbringing as she was raised in a country where English was the first language. This experience reflected her relationship within the language and her daily life. Amy Tan perceives language as ‘’The way it can evoke an emotion‚ a visual image‚ a complex ideal or a simple truth.’’ (Tan‚ 1990‚ pg.1) This
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Regardless‚ she still has monstrous qualities that point her out as an antagonist in Beowulf. But before continuing‚ because I believe that Grendel’s mother should have a name‚ she will be referred to as Ultio‚ the Latin equivalent of revenge (which is fitting‚ since the abstract idea she symbolizes is vengeance). Lines 1276 to 1278 say‚ “But now [Grendel’s] mother had sallied forth on a savage journey‚ grief-racked and ravenous‚ desperate for revenge.” It’s made blatant very early on in the introduction
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activist for women’s rights and equality for all.””The Slave Mother‚ “ “Eliza Harris‚” and “The Slave Auction” attack slavery directly‚ while others treat subjects like temperance‚ poverty‚ women’s oppression‚ and the author’s strong Christian faith”(Cain). The poems by frances ellen watkins harper were brutally real‚ by that I mean that she painted pictures of the horrors of what happened during her time‚ such as in “The Slave Mother”. Frances ellen harper brought a new light to what it means to
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What is motherhood? Being caring and having patience are the main two components that make a good mother. In the poems “Daystar by Rita Dove and “To a Daughter Leaving Home” by Linda Pastan both of the mothers are going through different stages of motherhood. In both poems we see the similarities that both poems have and we also see the differences. Dove and Pastan show us an early stage of mother and a late stage of motherhood. Although they are different stages of motherhood‚ they are both tough
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have their own way to raise their kids. According to the article Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior‚ Amy Chua is the one who will force her kids to do what she think it is good. However‚ my opinion goes against the thought of Amy Chua about how to raise children because I believe that children should not only be prepared for their future but also enjoy their childhood with the pure innocence. According to the article Mother Inferior? written by Hanna Rosin‚ I agree with her idea that‚ “Children have
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poor be succored and those who suffer alleviated. In summary‚ Rizal ‘s Letter To the Young Women of Malolos focused on five major points (Zaide & Zaide‚ 1999) 1. Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God‚ country and fellowman. 2. Filipino mothers should be glad and honored‚ like Spartan mothers to offer their sons in defense of their country. 3. Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor. 4. Filipino women should educate themselves aside from
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Mother’s knows best Our mother is playing a very important role in our life. She’s always there to guide and support us. She can be our best friend in difficult situation or problems. Our teacher in reminding us to have good manners and right conduct and our doctor when we were sick. She’s always showing her love and protecting us because she don’t want us to be harmed. She took good care of us when we were babies. And she knows the best for us. She have the biggest and heaviest responsibility
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