It calls for a suspension of disbelief at the start of the play and establishes contrast between appearance and reality to set up situations of dramatic irony. ... When Wycherley thus satirizes women of quality, the satire is a communication between men, for the threat is between menof the same class (Canfield, 128). ... There is a constant power struggle between the men and women in the play. ... It is a double entendre described as, One of the most extremely aggressive acts of sexuality in all of the Restoration comedy (Canfield, 128). ... But I will find it out, and have what I came for yet...

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• Grade Level: High School

In section 2 of DOMA, it defines marriage as "only a legal union between one man and one woman. (Giving the definition to marriage a whole new meaning) Not only is this ruling completely contradictory within itself, but it's unmoral and unjust towards our society as a whole. ... (Changing the meaning of marriage (to specifically filter out homosexuals interested in marriage) to a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife) is by no means, playing by the rules. ... If the definition of marriage can be so quickly defined in such a narrow minded manner, then what about th...

• Word Count: 2230
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In a sense, "Pride and Prejudice" is the story of two courtships - those between Darcy and Elizabeth and Bingley and Jane. ... Much of this change away from Charlotte's notion of the practicality and economics of partnership has to do with the rise of individualism throughout the 18th century; a change that noted the rise of affected individualism - meaning an outlook on personal relationships that emphasizes the emotional rewards to, and autonomy of, each individual and his or her personal sense of self-satisfaction. ... The telescreen also acts as a window for the government ...

• Word Count: 1738
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate