Both Tales share the common theme of women's power over men. ... With his story the priest tells the young man that "Scholars who heard this story wrote it down to teach that obedience may well bring a man to love and give him happiness, as it did this knight- (Florent 3). ... After he gives the choice to his mistress she becomes overjoyed, because now she will be beautiful all the time for the rest of her life. By giving the power to his mistress to make the choice, she is freed from a spell that was put on by her evil stepmother (Grower 3). ... This is evident through the knights wo...

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On Pg. 49, John described one of Ann's needs, "That's what you need, Ann - someone to talk to beside me." ... She uses it to tell stories and depict society. ... Ann felt that she is unimportant to John because he frequently leaves her alone; she states, "It isn't right to leave me here alone. ... She sees Steven as the only person who can give her the love and affection she needs. ... The story must present themes which are relevant to the reader, in order for it to make an...

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The story unfolds as Horner makes his conquest on the women of Londons aristocracy using his ruse of impotence. ... He thinks of women as natural enemies of men and feels they should be kept docile to give the husband an upper hand. ... Well, but let me tell you, women, as you say, are like soldiers, made constant and loyal by good pay rather than by oaths and covenants (I.i. 434-436). ... Lady Fidget explains to Sir Jasper in a comic point for the audience, For he knows china very well, and has himself very good, but will not let me see it lest I should beg some. ... Wycherley amplifies the f...

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Monique and the Mango Rains is a story written by Kris Holloway about her experience while volunteering with the Young Peace Corp in Mali, Africa. ... Reading the book enabled me to realize that even though there are different human cultures around the globe in the ways people deal and adopt to the man-made and natural environment surrounding them, there is one aspect that affects every human being. ... This is because the author claims that women give birth on a concrete slab and after some few hours, they resume their normal routines. ... For example, the story that Monique narrated about he...

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She was like a grandmother to me. ... One story I remember the most was one she told about when he passed away; she thought they would grow old together, and a part of her soul died along with him. ... (Merriam-Webster) What she is saying is she wants the same love she gives him in return. ... Let me count the ways. ... Out of the four poems I analyzed, Bradstreet's poem moved me. ...

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Although these stories are set in different times and different places, they carry a common theme. Both of these stories portray women who succumb to men for financial security. ... " By now the whole town knows the servant stole the ring-or would you like me to tell everyone , "Look, folks the fact is that the wife got a bit tiddy on a couple sips of beer and the ring took off on its own and hid itself behind the dressing-table"? ... The story is set at the wedding of the narrator, a young mother of three. ... In "Another Evening at the Club" the female protagonist had no choice; it w...

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Immediately upon entering Fiona's new room, it is evident that "floral" had been the set theme – even throughout the nursing home. Her room, in a monochromatic tone, gives a dull feeling but all the furniture is covered by floral prints. Although they do not have very bright or vibrant colours, it is essential as it gives the room a fresh feeling and some lightening up. ... Orchids represent beauty and strength which is ironic because the second floor gives a sense of weakness and depression, hence the 'extensive care.' ... When she stops next to her ski equipme...

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Her life story shows the difficulties and rewards of balancing passion and reason. ... Jane feels that staying with Rochester would mean giving up her dignity. ... I will hold to the principles received by me when I was sane, and not mad "as I am now. ... Charlotte Bronte portrays this value, exploring the main theme of the book through the character Jane, who in the end finds the desired balance in her marriage with Rochester. ...

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• Grade Level: High School