The first story I am going to talk about is Everyday Use. ... The other story I am going to talk about is Monkey Business by Joseph Geha. ... They are both two independent people, even though Jimmy is a little boy. ... She was happy having everything in just plain black and white. ... Just how Zizi would let people run his life with out trying to do something about it. ...
During this time period of time, it is considered right for Sofia, a black woman to be a maid. ... The consequences for a black person disobeying a white authority figure would be severe. ... A different example of racism is when Eleanor Jane brings her baby boy for Sofia to bless. ... Sofia confronts Celie about the situation and after Sofia and Celie argue about the advice Celie has given Harpo, Sofia signals a peace by suggesting they make a quilt. ... The men in the story are very cautious about their masculinity. ...
Janie refuses to adopt the role of the traditional black woman of this time, ignoring the wishes of her grandmother and going against all odds, Janie attempts to fulfill her dreams and aspirations. ... This revelation compelled Janie to seek out affection from a young boy named Johnny Taylor. ... Although slavery was over and the threat to Janie was now non-existent, she still worried about her granddaughter and wanted her to have every opportunity that she herself was unable to acquire. ... They moved to Eatonville where Jody instantly gains social status by filling many important posit...
Even though the play was about Oedipus, Jocasta was just as much a tragic victim of fate as he was. ... Even though she had what seemed to be a small role because the play was about Othello, she was a picture perfect example of a victim of domestic violence, even to the very end. Desdemona was a vibrant courageous woman who decided against social norms to marry a black man, adventurous and dedicated to her husband through everything. ... And, due to this agreement she has no rights, no rights to make decisions in the household about money or even how her daughter will be raised. ... In the ...
