Viveca's 'Vivid'

Female character analysis on “Vivid” The entire world has gradually been grappling with the problem of gender imbalance and more so the unending problem of male chauvinism. Vivid is a unique book that focuses on a touching story of the genesis and nurturing of feminine resurgence in an area of masculine dominance. The plight of women in the early ages was in a quite compromising state with the masculine gender assuming all the influential and powerful positions within the society and hence suffocating the talent and power in the feminine gender. This paper aims to evaluate the role of women in a time when gender equality was furthomed as a taboo in the ancient day community. This paper therefore focuses on the renaissance of the feminine …show more content…
Regardless of the alienation and rejection she is accorded to by her own people; Dr.Viveca is quite determined and persistent to acquire her professional goal.Being one of the few female academicians of the 19tth century; Viveca is not afraid to compete with the dormant force of the male professionals. Viveca is an elegant woman in both physical appearance and academic ability. Being a lady of colour; Viveca faces even greater challenges than other ladies of native …show more content…
After swearing not to enter into marriage upon divorce with only wife; Nate finds himself in a dilemma when he goes to welcome the new Dr.Viveca Lancaster in his town. Nate directly shows his lack of faith on female doctors immediately after meeting Viveca at the train terminal. Viveca on the other hand seeks to authenticate her profession by giving her educational documents as testimony of competence (Jenkins, 123). Nate still not satisfied of the new physician persists on his doubt of females no matter how qualified and experienced their papers might testify. Viveca chooses to use the academic way of success in her profession to prove the mayor wrong. Her beautiful appearance earns her the probation period opportunity from the mayor (Jenkins, 156). The warm-hearted and jovial personality of Viveca ‘Vivid’ earns her a unique new friend in Magic the mayor’s daughter. They easily blend together and become strong friends over a short time. To the mayors surprise, Vivid had attracted not only the approval of Magic but nearly every other man in the city is utterly attracted by the beauty of Viveca and are ready to court her for marriage. Vivid is quite honest and determined to achieve her professional goals and hence turns away all men courting her citing her professional duties as the sole reason why she is in