Line 447-592 The Importance of Being Earnest was a satirical comedy written by Oscar Wilde with the express intention of highlighting the absurdity and‚ by modern standards‚ moral hypocrisy of the English upper classes in the late Victorian era. One of the ways in which this is done is through the characters perceived pragmatic approach to romance. In this essay I shall particularly focus on Lady Bracknell for I feel she is the most exaggerated manifestation of upper class values‚ and therefore provides
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triumphant action. However‚ in the Victorian era‚ where the play “A Doll’s House” takes place‚ this event was unheard of and completely outrageous. Women mostly served the same purpose in every relationship and every household so the idea of being an individual and finding their interests was entirely unimportant. Many times in literature‚ a deeper meaning can be found within the text. The drama “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen‚ conveys a scenario that represents Victorian views and women’s place in society
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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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How is the “Woman Question” reflected in Middle March? The Woman Question is a phrase usually used in connection with a social change in the latter half of the nineteenth century which questioned the fundamental roles of women in countries such as the United Kingdom‚ the United States of America‚ Canada‚ and Russia. Issues of women’s suffrage‚ reproductive rights‚ bodily autonomy‚ property rights‚ legal rights‚ medical rights and marriage dominated cultural discussions in newspapers and intellectual
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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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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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