19th-century theatre

Racism is something that has been something occurring in the world for a very long time. The novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad represents the time period of imperialism; when Belgium colonized the Congo. Conrad depicts the racism that occured in the Congo of Africa because of the Europeans colonization. The main protagonist named Marlow, a European sailor, goes on an adventure with his crew through his perspective going up the Congo River with the goal of meeting an idealistic man, Kurtz.…

The progressive era in the late 1800s and early 1900s served as a turning point for women regarding the role they play in society. The traditional woman was domesticated and obligated to suppress opinions, both of which resulted in a lack of freedom. Some women and organizations wanted change. They worked to obtain the right to vote, as well as gain economic, political and social equality. In the novels The Great Gatsby and Dracula, the differences of a traditional woman and today's modern woman…

The nineteenth century was a large feminist movement as women pushed against their “roles in society.” Women were beginning to act contrary to “expected” beliefs and actions. To expose and respond to this social inequality, many women took to writing- novels, letters, pamphlets, and speeches. Overall, literature during this time often focused on the conflict between women and society. Henry James was an American author often regarded as an important figure in the literary culture of the…

Before radio, internet, television or social media, world wars posters had a significant impact on graphic design. One of the primal forms of advertisement was the posters which began to develop as a medium for visual communication in the early 19th century. They influenced the development of typography for the purpose of reading from a distance and required larger type to be produced. The poster quickly spread around the world and became a principle of the graphic design trade. Besides,…

The Gilded Age, an evolutionary time in the late 19th century, which altered the common farmer’s life, from living in the rural into an industrial worker living in the city. The Gilded Age created the transcontinental railroad, racial tension, end of freely roaming Native Americans, tedious labor, unemployment, substantial immigration, an extreme government and fraudulent politics. With all these crucial events occurring from the early 1870s to the early 1900s, I believe the most crucial years…

Both book and film are set in the 19th century and center on the protagonist Louis Mallard. The heart troubles experienced by Mrs. Mallard play an important role in both the film and literary version. There’s a strong semblance of repression from both the film and book, however, the restrictions experienced by Mrs. Mallard in the film seems to be more particular to her character than the universal feelings of subjugation through marriage for women in the 19th century that the book conveys. Minor…

Before the late 19th century, none of the American citizens could have imagined that their humble colonial beginnings would eventually contradict its fundamental values to become a global powerhouse with colonial possessions. But as the US exhausted their land in their manifest destiny driven westward expansion, it was inevitable for the country to begin searching for more land and markets. Consequently, the US applied its Monroe Doctrine to intervene in support for the nationalist movement in…

The Gilded Age was a time period of industrial growth in the United States that took place in the late nineteenth century. Its name derived from Mark Twain’s book, “The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today.” In it, he emphasized that the country was not experiencing a “Golden Age” full of success and prosperity, but rather a Gilded Age. Meaning that there was a thin gold sheet masking the corruption actually going on. During this time period immense wealth was earned by individuals who were business…

In Mary Shelley’s gothic novel Frankenstein, the scientist, Victor Frankenstein discusses his passion for bringing to life his own creation. After Elizabeth becomes ill, and his mother passes away, Frankenstein becomes determined to find a way to bring the dead to life, and alter the cycles of life. He becomes intrigued and inspired by natural philosophy, especially the ideas of chemistry and alchemy through his studies at the University of Ingolstadt. Victor’s fascination in creating such an…

In the classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, author Jane Austen allows her readers to experience the lives of a typical 19th century family through the perspective of the Bennets. As readers follow along with the lives of the Bennets, many social norms and conducts from that era are revealed. Although readers learn the results of possessing pride or prejudice through the theme, Austen is also able to demonstrate that women were socially pushed into unreasonable expectations, especially to be…