In the Beowolf story this is an apparent theme. ... The fact that Grendel and his mother do not cope with the societal expectations and they form a threat to the kingdom causes them being excluded from the enitre activity in the empire which makes them an outcast. ... For example, women have the role of hostesses, an excerpt of the text demonstrates this when Wealhtheow says "Beloved Beowulf, enjoy this collar with good fortune, and make good use of this garment" (1216-17), With these words she proves she is such a great hostess, showing her generosity and kindness through her prese...

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Take this scenario and throw in an argument over beer tasting great or being less filling and you have the latest Miller Lite commercial. ... Sexually influenced materials have normally been created for and by men and have a particularly overwhelming masculine theme, (Harris 91, 214). ... The male dominant, female submissive role is a common theme throughout nearly every advertisement researched. ... The unobtainable expectations set by the male advertisers are killing more women every year than the AIDS epidemic (Wolf 88). ...

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Gender roles are a theme which is explored in a number of ways in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre." ... Jane's search for independence from the men in her life is a continuing theme in the novel. ... Indeed, Bertens describes how "thinking in terms of gender stereotypes" has brought about men with female - and therefore "weak" - attributes, "whom everybody automatically assumed to be 'masculine', to positions of great power"[4]. ... Mrs Fairfax's actual position shows that she is far from it – "this affable and kind little wid...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Stereotypes and gender roles had a strong hold on society in the late 1800's, and because many women silently desired independence above all else, their wish for equality was a common theme in literature of that era. ... The fact that Louisa willingly released the hand Joe Dagget, who was undeniably husband material and considered a "catch" for any single woman, reinforces the point that she was rebelling against the norms and expectations of society. ... "(661) What is interesting is that Freeman describes death as something great which happened to Louisa. She is advocating for wome...

• Word Count: 2223
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate