What is really discovered about each of us at that point is not our gender, but simply our sex. ... The two gender categories are, in other words, also interdependent: the idea of "feminine" behaviour says as much about how men are not supposed to act as it does about how women are supposed to act. ... Some such deviations result in the labels "tomboy" (as distinct from girl), "mama's boy" (as distinct from boy), and "butch woman" and "effeminate man." ... However, the truth is that things are never black or white. ... Number six - a "sissy" - a boy who behaves like a stereotypical gi...

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Another thought about the setting is that it speaks about 'space', personal and private space as opposed to public and social space. ... Without having to watch and be careful about their dress (i.e. cover up otherwise you'll invite leers and harrassment). ... When questioned about his "missus" he replies "what about my missus" - preserving his independence was the following line. ... He is in a way judging her too without knowing who and what she is all about. 3. ... In this paragraph he answers Harry "if my wife lay about like that, for everyone to see, I"d soon stop her...

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• Grade Level: High School

Wheeler was always annoyed if his wife referred to any physical weakness, especially if she complained about her back" (Cather 963). ... Claude is very vague about his initial impression of the couple, but he recognizes the fact that he is very interested. ... He can remember his father, but not his mother; doesn't know if he has sisters or not, -can remember seeing girls about the house, but thinks they may have been cousins" (Cather 1201). ... Claude "wished he could do something to help that boy; help him get away from the doctor who was writing a book about him, and the girl who wante...

• Word Count: 5298
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• Grade Level: High School