There are many themes of Middle English literature that are very prevalent in the many narratives surrounding King Arthur and the court he leads, which contributes heavily to the category we know as Middle English literature, but chief among them are considered to be courtly love and religion. ... It is no secret that there was an extreme inequality amongst men and women in the medieval period where middle English literature resides. ... After the marriage, the woman had expectations of her to raise the children and please her husband in any way and at any costs, which can be viewed as the exa...

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A literature review of five relevant articles published from 1985-2011 show almost the same outcome in all, namely that the behaviors of children are not necessarily the result of divorce. ... In the article from the "Journal of Divorce and Remarriage," Michelle Moon states, "Much of the divorce literature indicates that children from intact, never divorced families exhibit fewer behavioral problems and evidence greater psychological adjustment than children from divorced or remarried families" (Moon 2011). ... Wallerstein gives a detailed list of tasks children should foll...

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From the lack of critical commentary on Homer Barron's sexuality, we might conclude that scholars are ignoring a question often raised and vigorously answered by undergraduates, who can be homophobic or just fascinated with even mild sexual references in literature: Homer Barron, they insist, is homosexual. ... Surely memory and imagination have helped to embellish the stories swept forward by curiosity and "affection." ...

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According to Ann Hulbert, "a growing body of scientific literature demonstrates that children who grow up with 1 or 2 gay and/or lesbian parents fare as well in emotional, cognitive, social, and sexual functioning as do children whose parents are heterosexual."... Having same-sex marriages legalized might drastically help out our country by having less discrimination, less annoying gay rallies, and providing much needed securities to children of gay families and gay couples. ...

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