The Plot Twist of Men and Women Stereotypes
In Pushkin’s The Stone Guest Don Juan is known for his seductive past, who is now willing to devote his life to Doña Anna while surrendering all of the other women he admires. Yet, Pushkin’s character Laura also has seductive tendencies, but she has no regard in settling down. Unfortunately in the 21st century women are known for their sex appeal and Laura’s character happened to enhance how women are portrayed today. Women and men may indeed live on the same planet, but there are many differences that society uses to distinguish between the two. Women are often seen as more affectionate individuals who will devote their entire time to the things they view as significant in their life. On the other …show more content…
I commend Pushkin for acknowledging that any gender has unfaithful capabilities and that they do not necessarily go by their given stereotype. Don Juan helped weaken the stereotype for men by cherishing his love for Dona Anna rather than her body. Although Pushkin diminished Don Juan’s seductive schemes toward the end of the drama, it is still evident that both men and women are capable of sexual and promiscuous mischief. As a young woman in the 21st century I disagree with the deplorable image woman have received in reference to the media. Every day I intend to embrace becoming a woman because I know that before my time woman rights did not exist in the Constitution. I somehow wish that women today would realize that sex appeal is not what Rosie the Riveter intended for achieving our rights. It was courage, determination, and bravery that facilitated the accomplishments for women’s history. If women were to stop seeking and giving men attention in the same fashion as Laura then there is a possibility the licentious image of a woman’s body would no longer be extensively promoted through the
In Pushkin’s The Stone Guest Don Juan is known for his seductive past, who is now willing to devote his life to Doña Anna while surrendering all of the other women he admires. Yet, Pushkin’s character Laura also has seductive tendencies, but she has no regard in settling down. Unfortunately in the 21st century women are known for their sex appeal and Laura’s character happened to enhance how women are portrayed today. Women and men may indeed live on the same planet, but there are many differences that society uses to distinguish between the two. Women are often seen as more affectionate individuals who will devote their entire time to the things they view as significant in their life. On the other …show more content…
I commend Pushkin for acknowledging that any gender has unfaithful capabilities and that they do not necessarily go by their given stereotype. Don Juan helped weaken the stereotype for men by cherishing his love for Dona Anna rather than her body. Although Pushkin diminished Don Juan’s seductive schemes toward the end of the drama, it is still evident that both men and women are capable of sexual and promiscuous mischief. As a young woman in the 21st century I disagree with the deplorable image woman have received in reference to the media. Every day I intend to embrace becoming a woman because I know that before my time woman rights did not exist in the Constitution. I somehow wish that women today would realize that sex appeal is not what Rosie the Riveter intended for achieving our rights. It was courage, determination, and bravery that facilitated the accomplishments for women’s history. If women were to stop seeking and giving men attention in the same fashion as Laura then there is a possibility the licentious image of a woman’s body would no longer be extensively promoted through the