When it comes to the dramatic structure, writers know that the main character has to evolve dramatically throughout the story. ... She took a huge risk within the first 30 minutes of the pilot, not having any expectations and open to everyone that crossed her path. ... This is a great example of showing that Felicity's college path is not only giving her an education, but most importantly, giving her relationships that will last a lifetime. ... Leaving her parents expectations at home when Felicity left for college, she knew she wanted to live her own life and discover what she's pas...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Her poems, short stories and novels permitted her not only to emphasize her beliefs for herself, but also question the ideas of individuality and autonomy during the turn of the century. ... The events she experienced, along with her female insight, provided a cornerstone for her stories and a fresh outlet for the perspective of other women; perhaps becoming a voice for women of her generation. ... Edna is pulled in two different directions; she is torn between what she believes is true and the great expectations society has placed on women. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A very intriguing, intelligent, and one of the most influential founding mothers of America, Martha Washington, out shined the expectations of women by challenging herself to face any obstacles thrown at her without failure. ... Described by Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, Martha "received [her] with great ease and politeness. ... Roberts displays tremendous stories from many Founding Mothers of America, however, Martha Washington truly shows her compassion to both her family and her country and her bravery as she fights through every journey she has made. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Gender roles are beginning to become more definite as societal pressures build and cultural expectations solidify. ... The short story Boys and Girls, by Alice Munro, demonstrates this point excellently. ... Television not only impacts our societal values; it also has a great impact on the relationships between fathers and daughters and mothers and sons. ...

• Word Count: 1761
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate