While Livy tells a tale of kings in the first book, he does not leave out women who took part in shaping Rome's history. A popular story from Book One, the tale of Lucretia, is known for its symbolism of the fall of monarchy in Rome. ... When narrating Sextus Tarquinius' return to Collatia, Livy calls the home "Lucretia's house" (101). ... When retelling the events that took place Lucretia describes Tarquinius as "My enemy disguised as my guest" (102). ... Lucretia's dedication to her responsibilities gave her a place of respect in the household. ...

• Word Count: 874
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It is much easier to wash one plate or one glass than wash an entire place setting. ... Take it home. ... Do not call for the woman in your life to come do it, or leave it for her to discover on her own. ... Give the woman in your life some peace at home alone. ... Go to the library or bookstore and get a book on sensual massage. ...

• Word Count: 1137
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Song of Solomon In Toni Morrison's book, Song of Solomon, Toni created a theme of unhealthy male/female relationships and false standards of beauty. ... The door was locked to Guitar's home so Hagar breaks the glass and opens the latch. ... He carried her downstairs and decided to drive her home. ... Finally, Reba brings home a mirror and Hagar's interest is peaked. ... She finally gets home completely wet with all her purchases ruined. ...

• Word Count: 1568
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The heroine who remains nameless, lives in Europe with her husband, Maxim de Winter traveling from hotel to hotel, harboring memories of a beautiful home called Manderley, which, we learn, has been destroyed by fire. ... He and the heroine drive all night back to Manderley, stopping only once, when Maxim calls home and learns that Mrs. ... She despises the heroine for taking her mistress's place. ... Danvers, and a man called Favell, and wonders where they are now. ... At the end of the drive, the heroine notices a book of poetry in the car, and he insists upon giving it to her. ...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

She is portrayed as jealous upon her first visit to the Burden family's home. ... Harling's emotional qualities are introduced to us in book two. ... Harling plays the role of the peacekeeper when her husband was at home. ... She was at his beck and call placing her in the role of the servant. ... Until after the death of Antonia's father, the change that takes place between Jim and her is always Jim as the educated, protective instructor and she as the attentive, admiring audience. ...

• Word Count: 2199
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Using this metaphore in his book "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus", John Grey explained the differences between husbands and wives, and counceled married couples on how to manage their relationships. ... The Tchambuli men were gentle, peaceful beings who stayed home, gossiping, while the women - heads shaved - were the dominant and extremely aggerssive tribe leaders. ... In our western culture we see a turning point during the 2nd world war, when women were called to leave the traditional role of housewife and assist the war effort by taking up jobs in different factories. ... In tod...

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• Approx Pages: 5

When Clarissa returns home to the small attic room she is secluded and lonely. ... Clarissa is analysed in terms of her life, personality, and thought process throughout the book by the author and other characters. ... Clarissa enjoys the moment-to-moment aspect of life and believes that a piece of her remains in every place she has visited. ... The world is a very scary and dangerous place for Septimus: "The world wavered and quivered and threatened to burst into flames" (P. 18.) ... Holmes pushes into his home to see him, Septimus throws himself out the window to his death. ...

• Word Count: 2609
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School