Each individual in a caring relationship bears a responsibility. This is not a responsibility to love the partner because while love creates the relationship, it may not always sustain the relationship. This responsibility requires a partner to respect the other in order to construct and nurture a caring relationship. Frequently, men lose the sight of their responsibilities. In some cases, the relationship is not established and the care does not exist, a clear image of the denigration of women. For whatever personal benefit, a woman’s partner often diminishes her in a relationship that is apparently genuine. In established relationships that by social standards radiate care, there is a hidden reduction of the humanity of one partner to the
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For example, Fitzgerald slowly exposes Gatsby’s unnatural infatuation with Daisy Buchanan. At first glance, the beautiful language and imagery to describe Gatsby’s unconditional love for Daisy implies care in their relationship. For instance, Gatsby “kissed [Daisy’s] lovely and curious mouth” (Fitzgerald 22,23). To further emphasize the beauty Gatsby sees in Daisy, Fitzgerald illustrates Daisy “gleaming like silver” (25). Although Fitzgerald uses elegant and appealing language, his intentions behind the language is to bury the denigration hiding behind the event that takes place before this kiss. In the context of love, Fitzgerald’s strong verb choice is unusual. The thought that “many men had already loved Daisy” did not intimidate Gatsby, but the thought only “excited him” (1). Excitement has mostly positive connotations; however, the use excite in such a way ignites an unnatural feeling concerning Gatsby’s love for Daisy. Gatsby is cognizant of this abnormality. Gatsby “knew that he was in Daisy’s house by a colossal accident”, that he planned to “take what he could get” and “make the most of his time” (4,6,7). Describing the night Gatsby and Daisy have sex, Fitzgerald describes, what is usually an intimate and private moment, bleakly. Gatsby “took Daisy one still October night..ravenously and unscrupulously”, “took her because he had no real right to touch her hand” (7,8). …show more content…
Even in marriage, the husband degrades his wife. Willy Loman, a failing business man, experiences a time in his life where nothing seems to satisfy him: his job, his house, his wife Linda. Willy, in search of an escape, has an affair with another woman. Along with the affair, Willy continues to degrade Linda alone and in front of their children. Repeatedly, Willy yells at Linda to “shut up” (Miller 40). He reminds Linda, “don't interrupt” after she chimes into family conversation with “isn't that wonderful” (62). Unable to contain his frustrations at times, he commands her to “stop interrupting!” (64). Willy not only degrades his own wife, but degrades the woman in the affair. In the hotel where Willy stays with the woman, there is a knock at the door. Biff, Willy’s son, hears a woman’s voice in the background as Willy tries to make conversation with Biff at the door. Frantically trying to explain himself, Willy breaks out in anger, screaming at the woman to “get outta here” and “go back!” (119). He explains to Biff that the woman is “ nothing to [him]”, begging him to understand he was “terribly lonely” (119). Willy fails to blame himself for the affair and claims his loneliness pushes him to see another woman. The same denigration seen in relationships like Gatsby’s and Dimmesdale’s can be found in formalized relationships. Willy does not simply degrade Linda by his actions at home
For example, Fitzgerald slowly exposes Gatsby’s unnatural infatuation with Daisy Buchanan. At first glance, the beautiful language and imagery to describe Gatsby’s unconditional love for Daisy implies care in their relationship. For instance, Gatsby “kissed [Daisy’s] lovely and curious mouth” (Fitzgerald 22,23). To further emphasize the beauty Gatsby sees in Daisy, Fitzgerald illustrates Daisy “gleaming like silver” (25). Although Fitzgerald uses elegant and appealing language, his intentions behind the language is to bury the denigration hiding behind the event that takes place before this kiss. In the context of love, Fitzgerald’s strong verb choice is unusual. The thought that “many men had already loved Daisy” did not intimidate Gatsby, but the thought only “excited him” (1). Excitement has mostly positive connotations; however, the use excite in such a way ignites an unnatural feeling concerning Gatsby’s love for Daisy. Gatsby is cognizant of this abnormality. Gatsby “knew that he was in Daisy’s house by a colossal accident”, that he planned to “take what he could get” and “make the most of his time” (4,6,7). Describing the night Gatsby and Daisy have sex, Fitzgerald describes, what is usually an intimate and private moment, bleakly. Gatsby “took Daisy one still October night..ravenously and unscrupulously”, “took her because he had no real right to touch her hand” (7,8). …show more content…
Even in marriage, the husband degrades his wife. Willy Loman, a failing business man, experiences a time in his life where nothing seems to satisfy him: his job, his house, his wife Linda. Willy, in search of an escape, has an affair with another woman. Along with the affair, Willy continues to degrade Linda alone and in front of their children. Repeatedly, Willy yells at Linda to “shut up” (Miller 40). He reminds Linda, “don't interrupt” after she chimes into family conversation with “isn't that wonderful” (62). Unable to contain his frustrations at times, he commands her to “stop interrupting!” (64). Willy not only degrades his own wife, but degrades the woman in the affair. In the hotel where Willy stays with the woman, there is a knock at the door. Biff, Willy’s son, hears a woman’s voice in the background as Willy tries to make conversation with Biff at the door. Frantically trying to explain himself, Willy breaks out in anger, screaming at the woman to “get outta here” and “go back!” (119). He explains to Biff that the woman is “ nothing to [him]”, begging him to understand he was “terribly lonely” (119). Willy fails to blame himself for the affair and claims his loneliness pushes him to see another woman. The same denigration seen in relationships like Gatsby’s and Dimmesdale’s can be found in formalized relationships. Willy does not simply degrade Linda by his actions at home