Miranda's character is used to represent the ideal woman of Elizabethan society. ... In association with Miranda's character, the other female characters within the play are used to illustrate the desirability of Miranda. ... Her character further enforces the desirability of chastity and beauty, by her being condemned for such qualities. Sycorax is furthermore used in contrast with the other female roles within the plays, as she is also a witch and thus possesses great power. ... Within The Tempest, the characters of Ariel and Caliban are represented as Prospero's slaves, howev...

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The roles of women in ancient times have changed a great deal in some aspects and remained the same in others in present day society. I the narratives read that include female characters such as Antigone, Ismene, and Sita, each portray a somewhat different reservation for women. Antigone goes beyond the expectations of women when she takes on the responsibility to burry her brother Polyneices. ... Ismene portrays the stereotypical expectations of women early in the play but later transforms her beliefs. ... Evidence of such expectations date back as far biblical times. ...

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Nora's pampered lifestyle is at great odds with Mrs. ... Through these two vastly different female characters, Ibsen juxtaposes the idealistic and at times nave view of independence that Nora holds (in Mrs. ... Female characters in 19th Century texts also need intellectual freedom. ... Female characters in 19th Century texts also need sexual independence. ... There are also female characters in 19th Century texts that opt for fiscal security, marrying in order to ensure a protected future for themselves. ...

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As far as gender differences and the roles of males and females go, at an early age I learned that society had certain expectations even for boys and girls. ... The play involved characters such as bears, wolves, goats, flowers, and fairy's, and of course not knowing any better I wanted to be one of the "forest animals" and I raised my hand tirelessly each time an animal part was called out. ... Although, I always knew that society had different expectations for males and females, it was not until I grew into adulthood that these differences and inequalities truly became apparent to me. ....

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Its no wonder that Cather describes the scenery so extensively, with quotes such as "The red of the grass made all the great prairie the colour of wine-stains, or of certain seaweeds when they are first washed up." ... This allows the character of Antonia to evolve away from the traditional roles of women in society. ... Then there is Antonia, growing up away from all these social expectations, away from the cities and stuffy aristocrats. ... The character of Antonia is put on a pedestal; she is portrayed as a woman of strength, a person to look up to. ... Antonia is an unusually strong cha...

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Daisy Miller's character is unlike many of the Americans' living there. ... She is young, unsophisticated, chatty, and brags about all the society, especially "a great deal of gentlemen's society- that she had in New York (285). ... These words clearly demonstrate her flirtatious character. ... However, this shows her new knowledge, the knowledge of a woman who acts as she believes and feels, not on expectations. ... Yet, another way that Daisy's character exceeds the boundaries of her character type is through her independence and confidence. ...

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In my talk I will be discussing psychological phenomena and disorders that are particularly prevalent among females as well as overview how sociocultural views and expectations have influenced and continue to influence today the mental health of women; affecting their overall physical and psychological well-being. ... Being a teenager is difficult because society tends to put a lot of pressure and expectations that are impossible for one to keep up with. ... " We know that the characters shown on TV are far from real, but this is something that our teenagers seem to not understand. ... I...

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The education of The Woman Warrior illustrates the empowerment of women by developing the protagonist's character and by putting her through difficult situations that she must overcome. ... Unlike what is expected of her, the character has a voice. ... The Woman Warrior proves her great determination and daring power as she struggles for her own survival. ... In response to this stereotypical judgment, The Woman Warrior faces the dragon and defies expectations. ... Kingston puts defiance to the test and allows her character to overcome her tasks. ...

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Receivers observe the behavior of characters in the media and then internalize these behaviors as norms. ... In modern media, we are seeing a change in how women are represented and I guess it could be said that the way in which women are portrayed in modern media is a great stride in comparison to the roles that they once had. ... Some might argue that Wonder Woman is a great feminist icon as she is strong, independent and her life does not revolve around the dictates of a man. ... Men will continue to have unrealistic expectations of their female counterparts as they will expect them to ac...

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Indeed, Bertens describes how "thinking in terms of gender stereotypes" has brought about men with female - and therefore "weak" - attributes, "whom everybody automatically assumed to be 'masculine', to positions of great power"[4]. ... Mrs Fairfax's actual position shows that she is far from it – "this affable and kind little widow was no great dame, but a dependant like myself". ... The presentation of Blanche also demonstrates her to be a negative character, "Blanche, an accomplished lady of rank" (spoken by Jane wit...

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the heat of Nature and the heat/stress/pressure imposed upon them by the male-dominated culture, social expectations and lifestyle. ... Lessing reveals the character of the woman here. ... I believe these men could not accept the fact that a woman should not be the way she was, all hard and cold in her character, somewhat like a man. ...

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