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. ...

• Word Count: 477
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

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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• Grade Level: High School

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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• Grade Level: High School

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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• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 4111
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School