When they separate and Paula tours around the East she writes him letters, "When he saw a man's name in her letters he felt more sure of her and a little disdainful- he was always superior to such things."" ... (p.207) Paula's death is not important to Anson, for it does not concern him. Anson's lack of respect for women makes him unconcerned about anything that does not have a connection to himself. ... She is not given a name because it does not matter what her name is. ... Anson does not change throughout the story, and his confidence is what attracts the girl in the red t...

• Word Count: 1512
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

All these things are believed to bring good luck for the bride including prosperity and fertility. ... As long as both outcomes are favorable, the families then will meet for the first time, evaluating each other on appearance, character and social position. ... Retrieving his bride is not easy. He is met by friends of the bride, who will not give her up until they are satisfied with red packets of money. ... Shielded, the bride to be is lifted into the bridal chair, not letting her feet touch the ground. ...

• Word Count: 2066
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Although these stories are set in different times and different places, they carry a common theme. ... What do we do now?" ... She pleaded with him; "But they have been beating up the girl-you yourself said they"d not let her be till she confessed" (385). ... What do you think?...... Although both situations can be seen as demeaning to women, the female character in "Another Evening at the Club" seemed not to mind, as long as she had the security that was promised in return for fidelity. ...

• Word Count: 1545
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Many women characters throughout American literature reflect the same conflicts and attitudes of Nora in Ibsen's play A Doll House. ... Spend this time on just those things which will be most profitable to yourself. ... The men not only spoke to their wives in a belittling way, but they also spoke of their wives in a demeaning manner to others (Longford 22). ... On their journey to a new home, James is speaking to a neighbor when he says the following about his wife when he is asked to carry the baby and not allow her to carry the burden alone: "...She makes the children so cross, tha...

• Word Count: 1949
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In order for someone to assume and child-like ethos in adulthood for no other reason than the people in their life treat them thus one must conclude that the person's overall nature is weak and they themselves may not be worthy of adult respect' because of this. ... Hedda's character goes some way to answering this. ... This is represented in her love of pistols but also in her love for such things as politics which she wishes to vicariously live through Tesman. ... However Hedda seem to take things too far - she wants Tesman to be Prime Minister, nothing else will do and s...

• Word Count: 1734
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Nanny does not want Janie to have to live a hard life like she did. ... Logan does not provide Janie with the romantic and dreamy lifestyle that she envisioned that day under the pear tree, he instead treats her un-affectionately, like a possession. ... When yo pull down yo" britches, you look lak de change uh life." ... Not even a year after Jody's passing, Janie decides to marry Tea Cake and together they move to the Everglades where they work together harvesting beans during the season. ... Janie has changed though, instead of taking offense to the snide com...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School