Kurt Vonnegut once said, "Enjoy the little things in life because one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things.... The setting, irony, character motives and Glaspell's message to the female readers gave insight on what came really came of Mr. ... They were to take care of things such as household chores, taking care of the children, and providing food. ... Nothing here but kitchen things" (Ronson 218). ... The final act of irony was displayed when the men once again overlooked what the women were carrying out. ...

• Word Count: 1562
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• 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

I think that almost in every aspect of her life La Senora was a bit superficial, and even her affection for Eva reminded me of the way she treated that Spanish doll that they kept on the bed in the apartment. ... But hiding away and even leaving the country with the help of her powerful friends did not take away the only stir of feelings that La Senora was to have in her life: imprisonment of Melesio did not let her sleep at night or carry on her revolutionary activity in the sex-care industry during the day. ... Above I was examining struggles of individual female characters from the novel, b...

• Word Count: 2213
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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

Typically girls do not fantasize about these kinds of things, but young children, with their strong imaginations and who seek adventure would fantasize about such things. ... Generally children, who are young and full of energy, would prefer to not be stuck inside of a hot and unexciting setting such as this kitchen. ... The world "girl" now carried a negative connotation "It was a definition, always touched with emphasis, with reproach and disappointment.... Laird tells his father that the narrator is the reason Flora got out, symbolizing that they were no longer one unit and ...

• Word Count: 1909
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Madonna learned to be strong and independent early in life and she carries a clear memory of her mother's courage: "She tried to keep her fear deep down inside and not let us know - she never complained" ( Worell 175 ).When the mother died the Ciccone family was torn apart. ... Madonna played drums and sang with the band before setting up Emmy in 1980 with Detroit-born drummer and former boyfriend, Steve Bray ( Leonard 138). ... Sex has clearly influenced American culture, and the way people act, what they wear, and basically who they are and idolize to be. ... Eventually, they embraced h...

• Word Count: 2407
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography