The short story “Clothes” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is about a young Indian woman‚ Sumita‚ and her cultural transition to America that is symbolized by her clothes and the color of her clothes. The traditional Indian attire for a woman is a sari and each one has its own purpose. Her clothes also indicate her progression from daughter‚ to wife‚ to woman‚ which is why this story embodies Mordecai Marcus’ description of an initiation story. The story starts off with the bride to be in a yellow
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In the short story “Clothes”‚by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni‚ there are many hidden symbol that is not noticeable at first glance. However‚ once student look at the short story more closely. They will notice that they can categories the three major symbols into clothes‚ colors‚ and 7-Eleven. Different kind of clothes are shown in the short story that at first does not seem to mean anything until students start analyzing the short story. Sumitra changing clothes at different time of her life symbolizes
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of indescribable joy laden with huge shopping bags filled with their buys. Comparing the wide array of clothes which vary in colour‚ texture and material that are available to us now and the limited choices that our ancestors had‚ it is clear that the look of clothes has evolved tremendously with the passing of time. Let us now examine whether the purposes clothes have changed. Back then‚ clothes were made with two simple objectives. Firstly‚ they were worn to conceal human parts for the purpose
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Clothes appear to have significant meaning in The Awakening‚ enough so that they are mentioned at almost every description of the characters. Edna Pontellier starts the novel fully dressed and appropriately dressed for a woman of her responsibilities‚ however‚ at her final moment‚ she is naked on the beach. Other women in the story also represent their ‘position’ and the way they feel in the way they dress. For example‚ Madmoiselle Reisz never changes her clothes. This could possibly symbolize her
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Washing Clothes When people are growing up they often take everyday duties for granted‚ never learning how to perform them. This lack of information does not cause a problem until they realize they lack the knowledge to perform everyday tasks. Washing clothes"¦ sounds simple right? Well if you mess up the steps‚ or forget to put one in‚ you may end up with pink underwear and that is never good. One certainty is that everyone will have to wash their clothes at some point in their life. Having the
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ONE’S CLOTHES 1. Make sure you put your clothes on a hanger when you get undressed at night if they are going to be worn again. Put everything else into the hamper to be washed. Never just put your clothes into the floor. 2. Prevent getting food stains on your shirts or blouses. 3. Dab ice water or seltzer onto food stains immediately‚ so it does not set. Do not rub. 4. Wash your clothes often. Separate colors from whites. 5. Try not to use a dryer at all. Dryers wear out clothes and
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Uzbek traditional clothes Men and women’s tradional сostume. Uzbek national headwear Uzbek national clothes are very bright‚ beautiful and cozy. Uzbek clothes are a part of rich cultural traditions and life style of Uzbek people. In urban places it is uncommon to meet people in traditional Uzbek clothes‚ now it is mostly worn on traditional festivities and holidays. In rural places it is a part of everyday and holiday garments. Uzbek men’s clothing The basis of national men’s suit is a chapan‚
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back" and "the show" are both metaphors. The money represents time‚ while the show is representative of life. No matter what‚ in the end‚ we can’t get back time‚ so her speeding through time and never enjoying events of everyday life is making life difficult. She caught in between getting through life with a keen direction‚ and with just loving where shes at in her life. When she realizes it in the end‚ she wants time back "I want my money back‚" she ends with "Just enjoy the show." Just enjoy your
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Fashion is a popular style of clothes‚ hair‚ manners‚ habits. The craze for fashion is great among young people all over the world. Fashion has spread in all the spheres of our life. Fashion designing is a profitable profession. Fashion parades and shows are held to exhibit the latest dresses. Dresses are designed to fit in every occasion of life. Students generally try to copy fashions from films. Many students spend a lot of money and time on fashion. Basically human is fashionable because of his
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washing and finishing (ironing and finishing) storage of all types of clothes and articles Reasons for laundering clothes 1. To remove perspiration which if not removed may damage the garment. 2. To remove dirt and grease which may discolour the garment or cause them to smell. 3. Launder clothes for hygienic purposes. Dirty clothes may carry germs which bring about diseases e.g. skin diseases. 4. Well laundered clothes maintain their color better 5. Garment which are frequently and
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