The frustration of being a Mother is evident in this journal entry with words such as "suffering" (page 21), "bitter resentment" and "despair". ... In the chapter, it says that "my husband spoke eagerly of the children we would have; my parents-in-law awaited the birth of their grandchild" (page 25) yet she herself was unsure if she wanted a child where she says, "I had no idea what I wanted, what I could or could not choose. ... This is an age-old action, this is what women have always done.' ... This is what women have always done". ...

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They never once consider why she's doing what she's doing, or what she might be going through. The thought of getting rid of what could be her son or daughter must be crushing. But what if that woman isn't ready for all those responsibilities? ... Women would be forced to carry what might be an unwanted child. ... Forcing a woman to have her child won't help with the resentment, and won't help the child have a good life. ...

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Females have been told what to do with and how to treat their bodies. If the right to self-determination is taken away, what will be decided for us next? What we can wear? What we can read and what we can say? ... This resentment might result in neglect. ...

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As she becomes an adult she has certain hopes and aspirations that come along with her expectations and as she gets older she is slowly realizing what expectations are realistic and what are not. ... I wonder if she made the best with what she got or was she sorry because she couldn't be all the things she wanted to be.... Instead, these women, like Marin, will not give up this power until they get what they want in life; which is to escape from Mango Street. ... She doesn't want her life to become a life full of resentment and regret. ... You can't forget what you know. ...

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The main question is, what is the role of a woman, and what is the role of a man in society today? ... Now, this is not to say that a woman should not have a say in what goes on in the household, but that the man is supposed to be the authority. ... Some women become ministers or want to become president, going against what is typical. ... No one will ever be fully content with what they are. So, will there ever be no resentment between the sexes? ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The storm therefore parallels what occurs within Calixta. ... This is very much a moment of sexual arousal for Calixta and although she is not completely aware of what is happening, she is clearly uncomfortable and tries to stop it by closing the windows and doors. ... A woman was expected to be totally loyal and committed to her husband, so for a woman to be contented with her husband's death triggered fury and resentment towards Chopin's views. ... This is what Chopin believes happens to a woman when she marries and takes up the duties expected of her by society. ... Again, C...

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Where once there was love, now lays resentment and an unwillingness to get along. ... Pontellier is oblivious to Edna's world, and he has no idea or interest in what makes Edna laugh or smile. ... Pontellier is not so concerned about why his wife moved out as he is about what others will think of it and how it will affect his business dealings. ...

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What is it really? ... What's the point of saying I have faith and not act upon the One I have faith on. ... I walk with dignity and respect because that's what I receive from others. ... I find the resentment intricate to comprehend; just because my head is covered, people think twice before relating to me, in fact they are unable to relate to me. ... A woman who veils herself out of devotion and love for God is not just testifying something about what she believes but she is also declaring something about what she rejects. ...

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Nanny is appalled at what she considers foolishness and insists that Janie makes things work, she needs to force herself to love Logan, even if it means that she will be miserable. ... Since many of the town's people are awe struck by Janies beauty, Jody's notion of what a mayor's wife should look and act like is further perpetuated. ... After nearly twenty years of marriage, Janie is filled with resentment and finally asserts her independence by standing up for herself, revealing emotions and feelings that have been bottled up inside of her for years. ... Janie had finally ...

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Throughout the novel there is a sense of sisterhood and although they had many differences, this is what helps them all to deal with the men who creates their problems. ... She acts as if she feels resentment Toward her mother for living in a well-to-do neighborhood and not trying to help "her people." ... For Etta: What would you describe the perfect man as? ... For Cora: what is the difference between babies and baby dolls 5. What happened to Lorraine after the rape and the death of Ben? ...

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However, much of what Genji has done to these women is influenced by the culture of the time, the Heian Period. ... However Fujitsubo and Rokujō were more persistent in what they wanted and that was marriage. ... His father's advice to him was "Don't give any woman cause for resentment by embarrassing her or being difficult- (Pekarik 220). ... If what Jakucha said was true, then why didn't she provide evidence or examples from the tale itself? ... Now what Pekarik meant by "seeing him frequently- was a...

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• Grade Level: High School

When the novel begins, he has recently lost his beautiful, accomplished wife, Rebecca, in what the world believes was a tragic drowning. ... Then she recalls what Mrs. ... The things we have tried to forget and put behind us would stir again... " Indeed, their exile is not an unhappy one, despite the tinge of regret for what has been lost. ...

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