Searching and then finding the object of one’s search creates a never ending cycle, a cycle which sometimes ends in success other times in failure. It is common in human nature for people to spend almost their entire lives in search for one thing or another, whether it is love, money or a loved one that has been separated. This search often becomes one’s purpose in life as it consumes them, often changing who they are as a person. In Moria Young’s book Blood Red Road the main character Saba; a strong willed eighteen year old girl is faced with rescuing her brother from the mysterious forces which have captured him. Lugh, Saba’s twin brother has been a part of her life ever since they were born, and without him she has no feeling of identity.…
In the criticism, “Questioning Race and Gender Definitions”, Malini Schueller draws light to the expectations of Chinese women and how they are to be quiet and passive in nature. According to Schueller, “The initial story establishes the denial of expression women are condemned to in patriarchy and the cultural stranglehold the narrator must fight in order to express herself” (423). It is this cultural expectation that Kingston rebels against by telling her version of the unnamed woman. Schueller writes, “To articulate herself she must break through the numerous barriers that condemn her to voicelessness” (423). This liberation from the expectations placed on her has not only freed her but given her unnamed aunt a voice as well.…
Throughout all history, the stories we use to shape and critique society have included one common thread; A hero. Whether you are reading biblical records of Moses, watching Shakespearian sonnets unfold, or bunkering down to binge read the latest best seller, you are taking the first step of a hero’s journey. Elphaba Thropp, the lead of the Tony Award-Winning musical Wicked, by Stephen Schwartz and Gregory Maguire, goes through an unconventional, but still overall relatable, version of the hero’s journey, in which she is changed for good and maybe for the better. Elphaba’s main goal and her critical confrontation of her worst fear, or encounter with the Abyss, lead her to the revelation of her true powers.…
The reader may come to realize that they affect other's lives in unexpected ways. On the other hand, Tan tells a different story. At the end of the story, Tan's mother expressed, "' But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different.…
Ancient Heroism of Western and Eastern Culture According to Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, every hero shares the same typical adventure of the archetype. Despite this universal archetype, the heroes of each culture differ according to that culture’s values and beliefs. The river of history flows slowly; every country and every era has its own heroine who is acknowledged in their own ways. In one story of the Bible, a woman named Judith in ancient Israel made the ignominious defeat of the Assyrians; an army bent on world domination.…
Heroic Journey Essay: Mulan Heroes have traits that define them, but those traits can resonate within the common person as well. For many, it takes major events for these certain traits to appear. Mulan is a girl who believes that her father is too old to be called into war, so she impersonates a man to get into the army to fight in his place, which creates a whole set of challenges.…
or burning down his house or doing some other meanness to him,No pleasure but meanness”(449). This quote reveals that it seems like the Misfit commits multiple crimes because this is the only obvious pleasure throughout his life. Then this takes me back to my earlier talking of him believing if he killed his parents. Maybe the reason why he said those things is because he believes that the idea of killing is normal, and he doesn't deserve to be punished for murdering or burning. The shift in The Misfits actions but continuously complexity towards his past at the end of the short story, which lead to the killing of the grandmother at the end, leaves no room for hope of The Misfit’s salvation.…
Through the novel, Kingston must go against Chinese stereotypes and expectations in order to become her own individual. Part of the Chinese tradition is the Four Virtues women are expected to follow. Stated in…
For this exam I have chosen to talk about hero. When you think of a hero, you think of someone that saves and protects the city and the ones he cares about from evil. Well, in an alcoholic family a hero is somewhat the same but not as much as your typical hero. A hero in an alcoholic family usually plays the role of the oldest child. They are successful inside the family circle and also being successful outside of it too.…
Mulan is a popular movie about a girl from China. Many people enjoy the movie without thinking about its true meaning. The storyline describes how the protagonist, Mulan, goes to war in her father's place to protect her family, and to prove herself. This is because throughout the whole movie, her family asks her to bring “honor to the family” and how she needs to “look like a perfect bride”. Her family wants her to be someone that she is not.…
This conflict leads the character to consider the importance her heritage has on her identity. However, adversity can accomplish a change in an individual’s identity that often times leads to a more diverse identity…
Kingston uses many literary elements such as conflict, figurative language, diction, symbols, and irony to express women not being treated equally compared to men. The theme is illustrated using many literal elements throughout the novel and one that will be discussed in particular is conflict. The author explains a story about a woman named Moon…
Kingston admits that her aunt 's plight haunts her, that her aunt 's memory and end plagues her thoughts. Kingston highlights the conflict between the rigidity of Chinese society with her experiences in immigrant America. Her two identities are in conflict, and the story of her nameless aunt…
Courage is a quality that is evident in many characters. Young women like Topekai, Baseera, nahida and many others overcame all the hardship freed themselves from exploitations and control from brutal husbands. They challenged the society when they looked down on them. They found a new sense of freedom when the beauty school opened. Throughout the memoir, the author grows and learns with her students.…
The society appears affluent and agreeable enough for those who can operate in it successfully. The Helmers have a very nice home and are looking forward to even more commodious living once Torvald gets his appointment. There is room here to celebrate Christmas with presents, to employ servants, to play music, to enjoy all sorts of creature comforts, and to celebrate with one's friends. Many of the most cherished ideals of middle-class life, then and now, are clearly on display.…