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    narrator which her husband does not approve of her writing in. We never learn the authors name throughout the story. While the female narrator receives most of the attention and criticism from readers‚ what does one think about the passive attitude of her husband‚ John? Evidence in “The Yellow Wallpaper” proves that John cares for the well-being of his wife; however is potentially bound by traditional gender roles. John moved his wife to the country in hopes it would cure her of her “temporary nervous

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    The occurrence of many negative situations in Jeanette’s memoir‚ the Glass Castle‚ presents Jeanette and her family with many challenges which their actions‚ often times‚ results in a positive outcome. When Billy and Jeanette and her siblings get into a gunfight‚ it results in the Walls “family coming down to the courthouse the next morning and see the magistrate” (Walls 89). However‚ Jeanette’s father‚ Rex‚ makes them move that night‚ driving to “an older house‚ made of adobe‚ in downtown Phoenix”

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    Nguyen Tran Per. 1 Survey Lit 10/16/15 Who is the worst person in “Bernice Bobs Her Hair? Despite Marjorie’s modern views and interesting personality‚ in terms of her actions and character‚ she is the worst person in “Bernice Bobs Her Hair.” Throughout the story Marjorie is harsh and unsympathetic to her cousin Bernice. When the two cousins discuss their views on women‚ Marjorie completely rejects Bernice’s ideas and values. Marjorie doesn’t show any sympathy for Bernice when she says‚ “You

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    the world’s non-disabled population. Helen Keller’s benevolence and courageousness in overcoming her disability led her to be one of the most intelligent and well-known women in the history of the United States. Keller’s courage was key to what made her successful despite her disabilities. Because of her courage‚ she overcame her disabilities and accomplished many amazing tasks throughout her life. Most deaf and blind people are very lucky and talented if they can accomplish simple tasks

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    “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell reflected the time period where men dominated women. Over the years the roles that men and women play in society have been changed tremendously. It used to be that women were solely confined to house work‚ cooking‚ and taking care of their children. The men in most families were considered to be the winners in the household. In “A Jury of Her Peers” and “The Yellow Wallpaper‚” the author’s symbolism and imagery

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    Symbolism is a way an author gives a reader the ability to interpret the story. Symbolism is heavily used in “A Jury of Her Peers” to describe the relationship and characterization of Mrs. and Mr. Wright. The broken stove is a representation of neglect with Mr. Wright‚ and for Mrs. Wright her decline since her marriage. The birdcage is a representation of life for both Mrs. and Mr. Wright. Mrs. Wright is trapped and Mr. Wright is the cage. The bird represent the joy Mrs. Wright wants and use to have

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    Margaret Olley and Her Works of Arts Margaret Olley is considered to be one of the most prized still and interior painters in Australia and born in Lismore in 1923. The exquisite arrangement of fruits‚ flower‚ and objects can seduce her viewer with her inherent grace and technical virtuosity. Her subject is her own home which is elegant. Her painting are also casually appended because it is not difficult to image just like the his famous figs and glassware who’s subjects are simply the fig fruit

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    What was the short-term significance of Florence Nightingale in bringing about change in nursing practice in the 1860s. In the Dickens book “Martin Chuzzlewit” the character Mrs Gamp a nurse‚ was dirty‚ fat‚ and old and also a drunk‚ which was like most nurses of those days before Nightingale. One can say that because of this‚ nursing was not seen as a highly regarded profession. Source A supports the view of Mrs Gamp being a true portrayal of nurses in the 1800s. It is an article from the Telegraph

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    similar text‚ they have different meanings. While sympathy is feeling compassion‚ sorrow‚ or pity for the hardships that another person encounters‚ empathy involves putting yourself in in the shoes of another. In Susan Glaspell’s short story‚ A Jury of Her Peers‚ Martha Hale demonstrates both of these commonly confused words. Martha Hale‚ the wife of Mr. Hale‚ is a resident of the farm close to the property of the Wrights’. Mrs.Hale used to be good friends with Mrs.Wright‚ commonly known as‚ Minnie

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    Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes ‘Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes’ by Paul Simon is a piece for a folk/rock band with a world beat feel to it. This song portrays a story between a poor boy and a rich woman. The piece being composed in 1986‚ the modern era‚ has its focus set on individual expressionism. The composer achieves this through the songs aesthetic expression and his unique style of writing. This has been influenced by previous styles‚ and in turn has influenced concurrent musical

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