Atypical gender role

Integral Roles of the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet As a human being every person has characteristics that shape them into a specific person. No two people are the exact same. The shaping of every character is completely intentional in the play of Romeo and Juliet. There are several characters that shape the story into the greatest story about love. Four characters that are the structure to this play include Juliet, the Nurse, Friar Lawrence, and Romeo. Hundreds of characteristics on top of…

Eudora Welty’s “Why I Live at the P.O” is a short story that is a prime example of two sisters that are not particularly compatible with one another. The narrator, who is only addressed by the name of Sister, has a younger sister, Stella-Rondo, who makes Sister's life very complicated. Sister seems to be exceptionally envious towards Stella-Rondo’s way of getting whatever she wants in life. Welty creates this one-sided family drama to show that everyone has their own version of the story.…

The Fence to Adulthood: Sexuality in The Sound and The Fury Throughout William Faulkner’s The Sound and The Fury, the patriarchal construct of virginity controls women through the creation of fences -- both physical and metaphorical barriers. Traditionally, when a Southern girl reaches adulthood, she is expected to settle down and raise her children, obeying her husband as the family patriarch. These Southern power structures are like fences in that they have traditionally restricted women’s…

On Wednesday, November 9th, I interviewed Dr. Kenneth Jurkiewicz and we discussed what he is currently studying and my topic for my plan b essay. Dr. Jurkiewicz, better known as Dr. J, studies various genre theories that over time have either reflected or reinforced a change in cultural attitudes and values. He was interested in this subject of study because since he was a little kid he was curious on how something would become popular over another. He began film studies his Senior year at…

is Macbeth really just a power-hungry, violent man? When one dissects the play scene by scene and analyzes every line, all of these questions are answered. In the play, Lady Macbeth’s actions are a result of a presumed mental illness, societal gender roles force a dependency on Macbeth and define the couple’s relationship, and Macbeth is shown as more than just a cruel man and is capable of being compassionate. There are multiple instances where Lady Macbeth…

mother to his children. Christine says, “I could not endure life without work...There is not the least pleasure in working for one’s self. Nils, give me someone and something to work for” (46). Although Christine wants to fulfill a traditional domestic role as a mother and a wife, she suggests that she will continue to work. The amicable union between the two demonstrates a woman’s ability to both marry and work. Ibsen uses Christine to depict the changing views of working women…

do. What factors led women in ancient societies to abandon their traditional roles and take on leadership roles? All these women took on leadership roles in times which their country needed a good leader. Mulan, Boudicca, and Theodora all had driving forces that lead them to step out of traditional roles and step into leadership roles. Mulan’s reason for stepping out of a traditional role and taking on a leadership role was honor. Boudicca’s reason was vengeance/ retribution. Theodora’s reason…

theme that is repeated, which is the importance of certain foods and the way these foods are served. As we will see throughout this paper, alcohol played a large role in the traditions of Viking feasts. We are shown the importance of food in order to build relationships and make deals between chieftains and warriors, as well as the role women play when dealing with food and guests. This paper also addresses the typical types of food that were eaten in everyday life during the Viking Age, as well…

“Group Stereotypes” form at a young age as individuals are identified by gender, race, class, etc., and are taught about each individual identity. Commonly, we hear that boys are not supposed to cry, play with dolls, wear dresses, just as girls are not to play sports or video games, be dirty, or play with action figures. Boys…

“Tell me about yourself?” Every time I hear this whether it be in an interview for a scholarship or an award I immediately freeze. I don’t even know myself yet and you want me to tell you? I still haven’t figured out what a proper and an adequate response is, but this is what I’ve thought of. I’ve been interested in politics since a young age where I would wake up early in the morning to watch the news. I’ve since evolved from being an 11-year-old trying to figure out governmental processes to…