It would be true to say it is not the quality of the texts arguments that makes the text effective, but also the power of its underlying values and assumptions. ... The text begins with an introductory section "The Big Picture". ... His text is intended to be specifically that, so he uses a chatty tone to connect with the reader and make his points. ... By alternating these perspectives he lulls the reader into a false sense of security that he text is completely free of bias. ... In conclusion, the effectiveness of a text is dependent not only on its arguments, but also the values and assump...

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In said texts the composers both depict women as beautiful and important, however they are characterised in two opposing lights. Similarly, the role of religion in society is discussed in both texts, yet the two composers' opinions contrast. ... In both texts, the composers discuss the role of women in society, depicting them as beautiful and important yet characterising them in differing lights. ... The opinion that women are undervalued in society is shared by the texts; however, the composers express this notion in contrasting ways. Moreover, the theme of religion is discussed in these...

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This severe family disharmony is something that is implicitly challenged within the text by Aboriginal values. ... Contrast the way the novelist presents men and women in the text. Link this to a feminist reading of the text." ... She seems to be the most "feminen" woman in the text. ... Oriel has had many experiences by the river.The women in the text face a number of problems. ...

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Through engaging with the poem audiences come to a heightened knowledge of the role of context in shaping texts. ... Through engaging with the poem audiences come to a heightened knowledge of the role of context in shaping texts....

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From this primary text, written by the speechwriter Lysias (c.440-380B.C.E.), one can reach a decent understanding of the gender roles within the Athenian society and the aspects of domestic life and public justice in ancient Athens. ... A valuable aspect of the text is found in how it presents women in Athenian society. ...

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How can we understand the actual lives of men and women from Hammurabi's code and Ben Zhao's text? ... We can understand about the actual lives of men and women from Hammurabi's code and Ben Zhao's text by imagine each rules and commentary from each reading. ...

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A significant change has occurred in the representation of women in the two texts, A Gathering Light and The Devil Wears Prada. Discuss this statement about the two texts remember to comment on the techniques used to represent women in the texts. ...

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This is the case with all the women in the text, their role is limited to serving men, by offering gifts, and keeping the peace. ... For example, women have the role of hostesses, an excerpt of the text demonstrates this when Wealhtheow says "Beloved Beowulf, enjoy this collar with good fortune, and make good use of this garment" (1216-17), With these words she proves she is such a great hostess, showing her generosity and kindness through her presents. ...

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This is in itself already placing masculinity above any females in the text. ... Without this knowledge, areas of the text would be unable to be accessed to viewers, apart from simply the story line. ...

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The play Twelfth Night was nothing like the last play that we had to attend for this class. While You Can't Take it with You was action packed, easy to understand, and very funny, this play didn't come close to entertaining me as much. Most of that is do to the fact I hate Shakespearian plays. Th...

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1. Literature presents insights into many aspects of life but is also a conveyor of values, naturalising certain ways of understanding ourselves and the world. This is especially true of "The Whole Town's Sleeping" by Ray Bradbury. Built on the dominant ideologies of the time, the text through its r...

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Shakespeare's Othello presents several resistant readings, including feminist and post-colonial readings. These alternative readings are also apparent in Norman Gunston's representation of Othello and a dominant reading is evident in Orson Welles" version. These resistant interpretations of Othello ...

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REFLECTION PAPER JESUS" ENCOUNTERS WITH WOMEN Look closely at two gospel stories that feature Jesus" encounters with women. What do these stories tell you about Jesus? How do they speak to your faith journey? The gospel stories of Mary Magdalene and the Woman Accused of Adultery are i...

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This also reflects upon the male dominance in dramatic texts such as, A Doll House, in the way that Torvald Helmer treats Nora as another of his possessions which not only gives him power but it also diminishes her rights to an almost indefinite level. ...

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There are many times in our life it happens that we completely change our mind just because we get so much influenced by our surroundings. Cultural influence, social expectation, plays a huge role in people's growth and development. Now a day's television medium also plays a very important role when...

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As Andrew learns of this ancient text, his professor states that Kieu, '"says everything about the Vietnamese She is a prostitute, The things she has done are not commendable[but] they are selfless acts. ... Two instances in the text connect Pham's childhood to prostitution. ...

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Every culture, race, and society has traits specific to itself and to the people who embody it. The Latino American culture portrayed by this book is no different having prominent themes and traits seen in the characters and repeated throughout the novel. Much underlying plot can be taken and inte...

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Gender and the Media In this essay I will discuss the types of images presented by the mass media of men and women. I will use examples and insights from the text, video clips and lecture, and my own media experience to support my observations. Mass media presents something called gender ima...

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Munro uses oxymorons like "hopes of disaster" (Munro 353) and "bright and cold" (353) showing the text's subversive disposition which, the river invading the town, also threatens to overflow the boundaries of its authority. ...

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"Egyptian Literary Feminism" What is Literary feminism? What is feminism? By general a definition, feminism is a philosophy in which women and their contributions are valued. It is based on social, political and economic equality for women. Feminism can also be described as a movement, a revoluti...

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In Whitney's text "Last Wyll and Testament", which describes her possible compulsory choice to leave London, she depicts the city as a place that is filled with economic misfortunes and injustices surrounding women. ...

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Written while "banished" from court, The Old Arcadia is often interpreted as Sidney's advisory text to the Queen, offering character's his name sake (Philisides, Philanax), then endowing them with grounded advise. ...

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When most people think of performing, they think of an artistic show like a ballet or a concert. In reality, however, performance exceeds the "mainstream" definition that is that it is an act of staging or presenting a concert, play, etc. I agree with many philosophers who claim that performance ...

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A Heroine in Hiding Historically, throughout literature, there has been a genre in the way that authors portray the roles of women, a genre that has almost no association with women playing the role of the hero. Through further analysis of some stereotypical female roles from Wayson Choy's T...

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The notion of femininity, along with the idea of the female gender role, has substantially changed in the last century. During the early twentieth century, women were subjected to stay within household and were apart of society to clean, raise children, and prepare meals for their families. Any woman noticed pushing the domestic convention of the period was harshly ridiculed and always reminded of her inferiority within the "man's world". The twentieth century was a century dominated by a patriarchal society; women were viewed as a human subtype and their voices were disregarde...

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