The Ideal of Womanhood in Kate Chopin's The Awakening Throughout most of history women generally have had fewer rights than men. ... As Warren notes, "In the American Dream, woman figures not as the dreamer but as an object in the dream" (6). ... She was described as "the sensuous Madonna", the "embodiment of every womanly grace and charm", the "bygone heroine of romance", the "fair lady of our dreams" (Chopin 272), the epitome of what a true wife and mother was expected to be. ...

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An individual's identity is usually formed by important people in one's life, as well as life experiences which have had an influence on their lives. ... This 'value' is demonstrated in the following quote, " [..]I saw, while my family's honor lay stricken on the floor, I saw what was forbidden to see [...] my father's penis [...]. ... You wanted children I wanted to deserve them. ... The protagonist knew that he had to take arms and fight to be heard, he said " I knew I'd no longer consider things in the same way; I the foul beast roar inside me, and it was ...

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I would like to begin with life natural progression for most people. ... As an adult you dream and plan your new chapter in life. ... Just as each chapter goes, your life cyclical change will carry you through the decline and discord of your perfect dreams. ... Many in the class had finished one degree, but the years before this accomplishment were filled with the longing to fulfill this dream. Everyone seems to have done well in these highs in their life. ...

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She told me "I have never been the best student. School has always been harder for me, so when I got into college I knew I was going to have to try my hardest and it has really been paying off! ... "Yes I have, I am a banquet captain at a country club which means that I work for the banquets department, working weddings and other events, and I'm the "head server.... I told them thank you, and explained to them why I have chosen to it the topic and the results that I have come up with. ... When going back to the first question, I asked how much are you willing to spend on your...

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Summary - This is the story of two families who have been neighbours for a long time. ... The family changed plans and decided to have a nice dinner at home. ... He seems I to be a solid worker who has built himself. ... Although all the I people thing him murderer, they enjoy his company. ... He thinks that they will discover those cracks before fixing them in and he will have time and chance to replace them with good ones. ...

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In this paper I hope to cover the main areas of this complex subject. I will address the stages of dating, the four types of chemistry between dating partners, unhealthy chemistry in women, various types of bad relationships, commitment, engagement and marriage. I will begin with the most natural start of male/female relationships, dating. ... Also know what personality characteristics and values you want your partner to have. ... [a] If you want your relationships to be more than previous generations have experienced, then new skills must be learned. ...

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When they quarreled, the little girl cut her down to size declaring aloud what she thought about the woman: "I am not deceitful: If I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you: I dislike you the worst of anybody in the world except John Read."... Do you think I am an automaton, a machine without feeling, and can bear to have my morsel of bread snatched from my lips, and my drop of living water dashed from my cup? ... We can easily prove Jane's rebellious spirit from her analysis on her own character: "I never in my life have known any medium in my dealings with posit...

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- I call that business."(Act 1 p8) "If I ever get married I"ll certainly try to forget the fact."... Cecily had always dreamed of loving someone "whose name was Ernest" (Act 2 p64) and felt the name inspired confidence. ... "When I married Lord Bracknell I had no fortune of any kind. But I never dreamed for a moment of letting that stand in my way." ...

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When   Juliet says to Friar Lawrence "Go get thee hence, for I wilt not away...." Juliet is telling Friar that you can leave Romeo since he is dead but I will not because I love him. ... I believe that if the Nurse had been around to help Juliet things may have turned out differently. ... She could not have gone to her parents because they would not have understood. ... She says, "It is and honor that I dream not of.". ...

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Baker - A London doctor who saw Rebecca the day of her death Frith - The butler at Manderley Clarice - The heroine's maid Jasper - One of Maxim's pet spaniels, and the heroine's favorite Chapter 1-4 Summary Rebecca begins with the sentence, "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." The heroine, dreaming, sees herself as a ghost, flitting through the charred ruins of the once-beautiful mansion Manderley, where she once lived. When she awakes, she resolves not to speak of the dream, for "Manderley was ours no longer. ... The only person to whom she could speak of ...

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By definition, these safe women tend to be older in age, unattainable and have mother-like qualities. ... Wheeler might have done something favorable for his wife and Claude. ... The Judge is a very well dressed, well-spoken and well-respected man and he was able to succeed in life despite having a piece of him cut off. ... Claude does not have intentions of hurting the couple, but he feels rather intrigued by the couple believes that he has an obligation to watch over the two of them. ... He can remember his father, but not his mother; doesn't know if he has sisters or not, -can remember...

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I know I have hurt you, but I would like to make the future different. ... They had an exciting courtship, got married at the height of the "in love experience," had the typical adjustments in the early days of marriage, and pursued the American dream. ... I wish it were different, but I don't have any feelings for her." ... I sympathized with Brent, for I have been there. ... However, if I have not learned her primary love language or have chosen not to speak it, when she descends from the emotional high, she will have the natural yearnings of unmet emotional need. ...

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Kathleen O"Connell Corcoran Ph.D. show that "divorce is associated with an increase in depression: people experience loss of partner, hopes and dreams, and lifestyle". ... In my own experience as a child of divorce, I was able to develop without any behavioral problems because I observed my parents getting along without any abnormal or disruptive behavior between them. ... Lastly, the most common reason for lack of parental involvement after divorce is the attitude the parents have toward each other. ... Many studies have shown that girls tend to internalize their distress. ... "These girls of...

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Juliet seems more relaxed around the nurse and she uses more informal language, she can tell the nurse what she really thinks and feels: 'It is an honour that I dream not of.' ... Juliet may be afraid of becoming her mother; she may have her doubts about marriage after she has seen what happens to women who marry young. ... I think that Juliet does not really love Romeo at this point and she is just acting. I think she is just experimenting, because never before has she disobeyed her father. ... By Act Three, Scene Two the audience have seen a great transformation in Juliet's ...

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A marriage is considered to be between a man and a woman who have fallen in love with each other and should never be broken apart (Reference 2). ... That is making it known that they are in love and do not wish to have any one come between them. ... People who are getting married have love for their significant other, but to make a marriage actually work they need to take a part in their roles work at the relationship. ... The husband and wife are distinct human beings who have different but possibly similar personalities, beliefs, feelings, and desires (Reference 12 pg. 86). ... Every marri...

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All of these notions have brought on many debates and arguments for hundreds of years on what exactly is a woman. How women behave, their roles in society, their roles in a marriage, what types of freedom they have, how they spend their time, the education they receive, and many other things have been debated for hundreds of years. ... The sensualist, indeed, has been the most dangerous of tyrants, and women have been duped by their lovers, as princes by their ministers, whilst dreaming that they reigned over them. ... It leads back to the idea that men really do not want women to have an educ...

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However, it does not really mean the power of tradition contained in the old folk customs has faded away along with the change of ceremonial forms, some of the traditional rituals and folk customs have been preserved up till now. ... Part I To Marry Off a Daughter The ancient China is a typical male patriarchal society. ... In contemporary China, young people have the full right to make their own decision on marriage, so the meeting can be accomplished by the young people themselves. ... In contemporary China, many Chinese families have only one child, the marriage of son and daughter really m...

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Morel is "a mother who is forced to desert husband on mentally, a mother who turns all her love towards her sons, a mother who longs for picking up the dream of her lost youth, and a mother who has no other way."6 The basic of Mrs. ... Morel cried:" I cannot bear it. I could let another woman but not her. ... Yes, I know it well I am old. And therefore I may stand aside; I have nothing more to do with you. ...

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