Breaking the Mold The pressure to conform to an ideal image is a reoccurring theme throughout literature and even in our culture today. In the highly repressive social climate of the Victorian Era‚ women‚ much like children‚ were seen rather than heard. The ideal Victorian woman is hardly descriptive of Nora in Henrik Ibson’s A Doll House. Through careful observation and questioning‚ Nora recognizes the injustice of the male-dominated society in which she lives. Nora’s discomposure with as her begin
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appropriate to describe a work of art‚ which Hard Times undoubtedly is‚ as a moral fable or a morality play‚ yet the fact remains that there is a strong moral intention behind this novel. Hard Times is a satirical attack on some of the evils and vices of Victorian society. Satire has always corrective purpose and is therefore basically moral in its approach to the subjects it deals with. Apart from that‚ there are passages of direct moralising in this novel. Hard Times is a novel which from the moment of
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and were not allowed/expected to discuss their opinions in matters subjective to men only. Women also had to obey their husbands at all time‚ and accept any demands made by their husband. The Importance of Being Ernest (TIOBE) was set during the Victorian Era‚ and at this time‚ the way women were expected to behave was similar to that of Lysistrata. And men were expected to be committed‚ and had a strict set of rules to follow when trying to address a woman. However‚ in Lysistrata‚ the female characters
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the alleterion of “b” reflects people’s fear of religion and industrialisation. The word “bred” emphasises Heathcliff’s gothic convention of isolation representing him as an outsider and contextually society’s fear of the unknown within the Victorian era. This also reflects contextually the social classes‚ the fear that the lower classes will rise above their position reflecting the segregation of the classes. Bronte uses Nelly to describe the character of Nelly to present the gothic element of
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read in multiple forms. My interpretation of the poem is that it focuses about female heroism and sisterhood. Alternatively‚ it could also be said that the poem is a contemptuously mocking criticism on the way women were objectified during the Victorian Era. This can be inferred as the poem is predominantly about sexual purity. This poem also contains many symbolisms where its use is to describe other alternative ideas and interpretations. Symbols in this poem vary from the use of fruits‚ the moon
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Robert Browning’s poem‚ Andrea del Sarto’ presents the reader with his views on the painter’s life‚ an artist who has lost faith in the Parnassian ideal of living for art‚ and now has to use art as a living. The poem looks at the darker side of the painter when he was older‚ and expresses a lot about Browning as well‚ and how he thought his work was perceived‚ and the context of his life and times. The poem covers many ideas and themes‚ which not only create a powerful poem‚ but also create commentary
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ideal Victorian Gentleman was never arrogant or weak. He acted with the impulse of a kind heart‚ he was too wise to despise trifles and too noble to be mastered by them; he was respectful to superiors without servility; courteous to equals; and kind to inferiors. In truth‚ however‚ according to Victorianweb.org‚ a gentleman rarely exhibited the qualities he emphasized. For example‚ the quality that separated men from gentlemen was technically right of birth‚ despite the fact that Victorian ideals
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Algernon fighting for the most precious women in their lives; Gwendolen and Cecily. To be accepted by these women they must create a dual identity‚ both going by the name of Algernon. As the novel progresses we develop an idea that even though the Victorian Era was a time of strict moral ruling
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the poem is a variation on the theme of men processing women as objects‚ "You beatiful Lucrezia that are mine!" reveals the artist’s desire to assert his male dominance over her female passivity. Browning showcases the role of women during the Victorian era and the time as men only refer to them as objects as they were only desired by men for their "perfect eyes...perfect mouth..."over time women have become more powerful as portrayed in Memoirs of a Geshia as the society has recognised and potential
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true meaning of life and what values are most important. Dickens uses a range of characters to show Pip learning this lesson and to provide insights into various aspects of the Victorian era culture. Characters such as Joe and Magwitch provide an insight into the education and the crime and justice systems of Victorian England‚ along the importance of social class and wealth. Whilst‚ Estella and Miss Havisham provide an insight into the position of women and the inequality of power between the genders
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