Her primary relationships were with African American men of whom her family didn't approve"(38) this is a so called positive rebellion because Alicia found "educated African American men easily"(38) in other words, she rebelled by engaging in relationships with men of a race her parents objected, but, the positive aspect comes from the fact that she set standards and made sure the men were at least educated. ... Even Jayanthi who was wild and extreme in her twenties came to the conclusion thst the image she was trying so desperately to build for herself was actually detrime...

• Word Count: 1299
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When a woman like Desdemona threatens to disrupt these strict social boundaries through an interracial marriage and general outspokenness, a white male such as Iago feels threatened, responds as the victim of this so-called monster, thus further expressing the patriarchal superiority that has been written throughout history. ... When Desdemona defends her friend and fellow woman, Iago responds, "Come on, come on; you are pictures out of doors,/Bells in your parlors, wild-cats in your kitchens,/Saints in your injuries, devils being offended,/Players in your housewifery, and housewives&#x...

• Word Count: 1417
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate