Alissa Christine Roush December 15‚ 2010 Ms. Allen Hour 1 Pygmalion and The Awakening Metamorphosis is a classic staple in story-telling‚ perhaps the most popular and effective. While accompanied by several other themes‚ we see Eliza Doolittle of Pygmalion and Edna Pontellier of The Awakening transform dramatically. Comparably‚ these women are quite opposite in almost every way but their stories posses many parallel threads. Bernard Shaw and Kate Chopin affectively apply the struggle for
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Ecocriticism in The Awakening Nature in The Awakening was used symbolically to represent the freedom to break free from the traditional placement of women during the nineteenth century. Although The Awakening is not typically applauded for its emphasis on “nature writing”‚ the direct correlation between the environment and the main character’s (Edna) choice to break free from society’s tendency to categorize women as sinners or saints. Using The Awakening and Glotfelty’s definition of ecocriticism
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Within ‘Othello’ Iago appears cunning‚ the confidence he has allows him to act as an outside force manipulating the relationship between Othello and Desdemona. The interpretations of the outside influence are questionable throughout the three texts. The issue in ‘The Great Gatsby’ of whether Jay Gatsby corrupts Daisy and Tom Buchanan’s marriage because he loves her or whether she is a material desire; and whether Jed’s mental state or Joe’s rationality in ‘Enduring Love’ is to blame for the corruption
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evaluate the influence of Puritan values on the development of American culture. Use specific examples of Puritan ideas‚ traditions‚ and institutions‚ and discuss how these were affected by the end of the first century of American colonial development. (Be sure to rely heavily on Morgan’s The Puritan Family‚ as well as lecture‚ text and primary sources‚ for material and examples.) Cultures often rely on past beliefs to shape their values or way of life. Puritans had a great impact on American society
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Birds: Birds are symbolic of the Victorian era women present in the story‚ just as the cages they are placed in mirror the societal restraints placed upon these women by the creole society. As the birds scream “Go away! Go away! For God’s sake" it is understood that this restriction of sorts is not always accepted‚ rather a select few instead reject them‚ enter our main character Edna. Sleep: Sleep is considered an escape‚ the idea of leaving oneself behind and entering a world of unrestrained
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The New Media and Its Influence on the “American Dream” Until recently when most Americans were asked‚ “What’s your definition of the ‘American Dream’?” the answer that probably would have been given is the rudimentary answer of good career‚ nice home in the suburbs‚ 2.3 children‚ and a white picket fence. However‚ these days with the emergence of mass media and an ever-changing economy‚ one could argue that the “American Dream” has taken a dramatic shift. Gone is the “Leave it to Beaver” definition
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1. What features make The Awakening a "local color" story?The type of dialogue used‚ the way the town is depicted and the fact that it was a time where women did not have much say in their lives or decisions 2. What customs and beliefs of Edna Pontellier ’s society are significant in relation to her psychological development?The typical new Orleans woman is expected to let their life revolve around their husband and children and they are expected to spend their time doing their domestic duties
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Hollywood has been an American symbol and icon for many years‚ controlling a large portion of the world’s film industry. Think of every top successful movie imaginable and they all come directly from Hollywood studios. The Hollywood industry is extremely powerful‚ able to influence most of today’s lifestyles‚ morals‚ and beliefs. Because of recent advancements in technology kids are spending a great deal of time watching tv and playing video games. Additionally‚ due to the current availability of
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helped people decide what restaurant has what and to decide whether they want that or not. Graphic design is big in every country and is used in all sorts of places in the world‚ from your local swap meet to the mall. Graphic design is everywhere and influences young people and older people into decisions we make today. Without graphic design businesses would have a rougher time to gain customers as people are attracted to design and without the advertisement such as posters for the restaurants they wouldn’t
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“I have conquered an empire but I have not been able to conquer myself”(quotezine). Peter the Great built the foundation Russia stands on today‚ and enabled Russia to become the world power that we know today. Some may credit Peter with inciting westernization in Russia‚ but westernization started prior to when he was born. After delivering thirteen children to Tsar Alexis I‚ Maria Miloslavskaya died trying to give birth to her fourteenth child. Out of five sons two survived ( Fedor III and Ivan
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