For instance, Ricci writes Cristina walking unashamedly around the town in tight clothes that reveal evidence of her growing stomach. Although she appears to be strong and unaffected by the gossip and her ostracization, she does so as a way of protecting herself. Her perspective of her own situation and the feministic values that goes along with her pride, blind her into thinking she is constantly in the right. This results in her further victimization as she goes against the townspeople. Her perception and judgement allow the appearance vs. reality to take place and hide the effects it has on her. Another example of perception as a cause of appearance vs. reality is in King Lear: Kent disguising himself as a peasant to protect King Lear. Although Kent is banished by his beloved King, he is blinded by his perception of his need to be loyal to King Lear. He continues to stand by King Lear’s side even if he is treated horribly. He disguises himself as Caius and defends Lear throughout the novel. This falsity of his appearance shows how a perspective of extreme loyalty can allow your judgement to be
For instance, Ricci writes Cristina walking unashamedly around the town in tight clothes that reveal evidence of her growing stomach. Although she appears to be strong and unaffected by the gossip and her ostracization, she does so as a way of protecting herself. Her perspective of her own situation and the feministic values that goes along with her pride, blind her into thinking she is constantly in the right. This results in her further victimization as she goes against the townspeople. Her perception and judgement allow the appearance vs. reality to take place and hide the effects it has on her. Another example of perception as a cause of appearance vs. reality is in King Lear: Kent disguising himself as a peasant to protect King Lear. Although Kent is banished by his beloved King, he is blinded by his perception of his need to be loyal to King Lear. He continues to stand by King Lear’s side even if he is treated horribly. He disguises himself as Caius and defends Lear throughout the novel. This falsity of his appearance shows how a perspective of extreme loyalty can allow your judgement to be