An example of positive rebellion can be seen in the fact that "Alicia's choice of partners was another way in which she rebelled against her family. Her primary relationships were with African American men of whom her family didn't approve"(38) this is a so called positive rebellion because Alicia found "educated African American men easily"(38) in other words, she rebelled by engaging in relationships with men of a race her parents objected, but, the positive aspect comes from the fact that she set standards and made sure the men were at least educated. ... In or...

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For her, therefore, renunciation has two meanings- one in terms of the spirit and the other in terms of the political statement. Khandelwal's woman renunciate sends out a strong political statement and flouts her societal duties by choosing the path that steers away from the household- from motherhood. ... Instances of vociferously protesting the ties of marriage, as in the case of Akka Mahadevi, or the outright refusal of marriage, as in the case of Andal and even the rejection of the fiercely imposed widowhood, with regard to the story of Mira- are all exemplified stories that that trav...

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By stating it doesn't have a father, she also makes what would normally be a serious statement humorous. ... Since Emily, as the character, is not allowed to dance, she imagines herself doing so, giving her great delight and also expressing a silent rebellion of sorts. ... When the glee possesses her, it is almost like the rebellion within her breaking through, not just for happiness's sake, but also to take a stand. ...

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If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation." ... Although I oppose this, he did have good ideas and backed up his statements. ...

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