Through further analysis of some stereotypical female roles from Wayson Choy's The Jade Peony, and Margaret Atwood's The Edible Woman it will become evident that the females in these two novels are themselves heroes. ... This is explained in Nadya Aisenberg's Ordinary Heroines, "...the hero has nonetheless been our culture's central symbol. ... "Such a woman was dissatisfied with ordinary society. ...

• Word Count: 1599
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Analysis of Hester Prynne from "A Scarlet Letter" In a time where women didn't stand for much, Hester Prynne stood up for her right to be a woman, to be human, to be strong. ... It is bold and stands out from the ordinary clothes worn by the Puritans. ...

• Word Count: 1678
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School