In simpler terms it can be concluded that in this stanza of her poem, Bradstreet is stating how she is obnoxious to those who believe she should be doing the simple duties of a common woman. ... The last example where Bradstreet reinforces Puritan ideals can be found in Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666.... This does not agree with the Puritanistic ideals that she does a good job portraying later on throughout this literary work. ... With the understanding of these hardships, the tone of Rowlandson's literary work can be much more appreciated. ... A...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

For example, a black man cannot hope to eradicate racism by claiming whites are actually inferior; it is a self-defeating exercise. ... Through the feminist lens, a number of new literary doors are opened. ... Rich is at her best when "decoding" the works of her spiritual and literary predecessors, reading between the boundaries of the admittedly male-imposed lines. ... I can only assume the male-dominated literary world of the day was threatened by Dickinson's work (which in all likelihood she never intended them ...

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Literary and historical scholars agree that women did not enjoy political, economic, or social parity with men during Shakespeare's time, and this historical reality is important to keep in mind when analyzing the variety of female characters in the plays of Shakespeare. ... Theseus, clearly invested in maintaining the prevailing social order because it advances his own interests.In other words, gender roles and expectations are being stated to this strong female character in no uncertain terms. ... Until this early point in the play, Hermia is an admirable and even heroic female figure,...

• Word Count: 2208
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• Grade Level: Graduate

Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire- and Ibsen's "A Doll's House-: Dramatic Conflict in the Male/Female Relationship In any narrative, the development of the plot and the creation of compelling characters depends on a single literary element: the presence of conflict. ... The most notable example is seen during the first major moment of dramatic conflict, during the fight between Stella and Stanley during the poker game. ... Shakespeare's "Hamlet- is one of the most startling pieces of English literature in its rather dubious portrayal of the feminine sex, and Moliere...

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Some stereotypical roles that women will often fulfill in literary works are, what I will be naming, the passive female, the unsympathetic woman, and the new woman. ... One example is that Poh-Poh "liked to whisper blessings in his(Sekky's) ear, always whispering softly, so that the gods could not hear"(Choy, 42). ... Another example of Poh-Poh's "tough love" is shown through her resistance to show Liang how to tie the red ribbons. ... Poh-Poh is a great example of the "unsympathetic woman". ... This role, in terms of a female, is often referred to as the "new woman" and t...

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• Grade Level: High School

Thesis statement: Eva Luna by Isabel Allende is an example of a novel that depicts a great variety of women characters that come together in their struggle to survive in a politically torn and male-dominated country. ... To me Mimi's image was of great interest in terms of her inner progress on the way to being accepted as a woman. ... It is hard to admit, but the way she handles her womanhood as a highest gift is an example to me. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate