The first line of the story begins in medias ras, or in the middle of things. ... When he appears at the home, he is "a little travel stained, composedly carrying his grip-sack and umbrella."" ... Setting is crucial to the story in its entirety. ... The sequence of events and the order in which they happen is crucial to the context. ... The setting conveys a distinct mood and feeling for the situations of the characters. ...

• Word Count: 1471
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Otherwise, if they do decide to give into the traditional way and become a full-time housewife, they are more than likely to fall into depression or loose their sense of importance. "Women put themselves at risk when they trade in a work identity for motherhood. ... Also the husband feels lonely as his work carries him farther from the emotional center of the family. ... The idea of a man having the career in a family and the woman having a side-job is somewhat of a typical family setting in the mountains of N.C. ... Family happiness comes by loving one another within the family and that ...

• Word Count: 1384
• Approx Pages: 6
• 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. ... 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 simple power is not enough she god-like omnipotence - "to control...

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

Some of the ways they have been able to convey their story's is through literature, folk tales and other forms of story telling. ... It is this experience that Janie will remember for the rest of her life, with the pear tree representing the awakening of the woman inside her and setting a standard of sexual and emotional fulfillment for the rest of her life. ... The things that Jody was able to provide for her such as wealth and social status, seemed insignificant to her. Janie realizes that she has now become more of a silent observer, as Jody continually restricts her from attending ...

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

They are certainly the underclass of the sexes. ... They were there to support their husbands and help carry on the tasks of keeping the house in order, or they"re to care for their fathers and clean his house of generally care for him. ... Yet through it all Nora is contented with things as they are. ... The Christmas tree that Nora is setting up in the first act is in its full glory before intermission, while the illusions of happiness are still in effect. ... She uses these things to her advantage by molding herself to fit his tastes. ...

• Word Count: 1947
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Heading into the town, the sun was setting and I noticed everybody was indoors, with all their windows locked and shut. ... I invited myself in, carrying my saddlebags along my side. ... The bar lounge was huge, stretching from one corner to the other, filled with many drunk men and women who were just there, looking as if they were having a good. ... It was amazing how a young girl like her wanted to do so many things. She was talented and also skillful at many of the things that her parents had taught her. ...

• Word Count: 2004
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School