Mary Ann Glendon begins by discussing the eighteenth century and what the Founding Fathers expected America to be when they were discussing social systems‚ the environment and emphasis on family during that time period produced different character and personality than our environment and definition of family does today. Glendon asserts‚ “the market economy‚ too‚ can take a toll on society.” This quote in particular reminded me of the probing social commentary discussed in the previous chapters of
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stomach of a king‚ and of a king of England too" ("Elizabeth I"). When thinking of strong leaders in history‚ Martin Luther King Jr‚ George Washington‚ or Alexander the Great may come to mind. What may not come to mind at first‚ though‚ is a queen. Most view queens as the face of a country and think their many servants and fellow council members make all of the real decisions. But‚ this stereotype could not be more wrong for England Monarch Elizabeth I. She‚ although put down many times because of her
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Elizabeth Bathory has been portrayed over time as one of the most prolific and sadistic serial killers the world has known. She was nicknamed “The Blood Countess”‚ and also “Lady Dracula”. Elizabeth Bathory is reputed to have not only drunk but bathed in the blood of young virgin girls. She is perhaps less well-known only than the infamous Vlad Dracula‚ who was an inspiration for Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula. During the years since Dracula was published‚ the Blood Countess has exercised
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Elizabeth Blackwell: America’s first female doctor Dale Paul “In 2011‚ 47.0% of all first year medical school students in the United States of America were women” (Barzansky & Etzel‚ 2010). In 2010‚ of 129‚929 individuals working in the US as medical school faculty‚ women held 36.0% of medical faculty positions (Barzansky & Etzel‚ 2010). This was not always the case. On January 23‚ 1849‚ Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States (Boyd‚ 2006)
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Women in Power: Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth I was the most remarkable women leader in English history. She was born on September 7‚ 1533 at Greenwich Palace. Her birth was not celebrated; instead it was a bitter disappointment to her father King Henry VIII‚ who was highly anticipating the birth of a son. Her mother was executed for treason shortly after her birth Elizabeth lost all heredity to the throne. After Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour died‚ however‚ Elizabeth was placed back in
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Elizabeth Bathory‚ a wealthy and powerful noblewoman‚ was born on August 7th‚ 1560‚ in Transylvania‚ Hungary. Nicknamed “The Blood Countess”‚ Elizabeth allegedly (as supposedly documented in her diary found in the Csejthe Castle) slaughtered six hundred and twelve women--servants‚ peasants‚ and maidens alike‚ to which she notoriously bathed in their blood believing it aided in maintaining her youthful‚ milky white complexion. Even if one were to take only a tenth of the number she was confirmed and
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Shooting Stars The poem ’Shooting Stars’ by Carol Ann Duffy tells a shocking story of a female prisoner held by Nazis in a concentration camp around the time of the Holocaust. The poem is set in 1940‚ Hitler and his Nazi party had taken control of most of Europe and had vowed to exterminate the entire Jewish race. Duffy’s haunting use of imagery and word choice make this poem so memorable and its very strong opening prepares the reader for the rest of the poem. The title choice‚ ’Shooting Stars’
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Saint Maybe By: Shanna Gonzales English 3- 4/5 December 7‚ 2005 Ann Tyler’s Saint Maybe is a complex work that analyzes the grieving process and the human need to reconcile for our sins or wrong doings. At the beginning of the book the Bedloe’s are described as the perfect family‚ much similar to that of a 50’s sitcom. Mr. Bedloe is a hard working husband and caring father. And Mrs. Bedloe is a neat cheerful wife and mother. While their children achieve average to excelling academic scores
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In 1692‚ the small town of Salem‚ Massachusetts grew wild with grief‚ panic‚ and accusations of sinful witchcraft. The Crucible‚ written by Arthur Miller‚ is set in this frenzy and follows the story of an uncomfortable couple: John and Elizabeth Proctor. With a past in adultery and distrust‚ John constantly tries to make up for the mistake he made with the seventeen year old Abigail Williams. Despite his attempts‚ his wife continues to feel abandoned and lied to. To add to their marital problems
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a very prominent poet during the Victorian Era (1837-1901). Browning differed from many other women because she wrote about social and political issues that a typical woman would not address. She openly addressed and challenged the position of women during this time period‚ which was not something that was common. Consequently‚ not only was the content of her poetry significant‚ but she greatly impacted the works of other poets‚ such as Robert Browning‚ through her
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