Black pride

The Victorian era, a time period that lasted from 1837-1901, is characterized with a morality in which meticulous rules of conduct were practiced and gender restrictions on individuals were in place. Furthermore, Victorian ideology witnessed an increasing interest towards romanticism and naturalism. The Awakening by Kate Chopin displayed these philosophies with intricate characters that were considered to be controversial at this time. Chopin illustrates the limitations of Edna Pontellier in her…

According to Romance movies, I’m a bad boyfriend. A good boyfriend is a male who never fails at letting their female partner know their affection for them, moreover makes them feel as in they’re the most beautiful woman in the world. The Notebook is the ultimate movie that describes what a good boyfriend can be. Women see The Notebook as a movie which portrays a good boyfriend and what he should do with their relationship. Women who watch The Notebook would say I’m a bad boyfriend. Many women…

In the story, Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede, Cimorene was not justified in ignoring the social norms of her day or running away because her parents were trying to have her married off. It was only part of tradition, her leaving was an overreaction, and in ignoring the social standards of her day and leaving, she would have a great impact on her kingdom. Cimorene was not justified in ignoring the social norms of her day because her parent’s attempt to marry her off was only part of her…

character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world.”(Austen, p.8) “His appearance was greatly in his favor; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address.” (Austen, p. 54) In “Pride and Prejudice” two men of stark contrast in character, weave their way into the life of young, charming Elizabeth Bennet. The first, named Mr. Darcy, presents himself as a rich snob. The second, Mr. Wickham, flaunts his amiable character…

In “Pride and Prejudice” we are introduced to both the wealthy and not so fortunate. In this introduction we are forced to decide whether each character exhibits pride or prejudice. Some characters held true to who they were for the duration of the novel however, we are introduced to a Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy who evolves through love into a completely new man. Fitzwilliam Darcy, most referred to as Mr. Darcy, is the typical romantic hero. Generally the romantic hero tends to be self-centered and…

Dame Muriel Spark (Feb. 1, 1918 – April 13, 2006) “an arcane puzzle in the mapping of contemporary literature” (Sawada 11), occupies an important place among the post-war British novelists. In 2008, The Times newspaper named Spark in its list of the fifty greatest British writers since 1945. Quite early in her life she decided to adopt writing as a profession and began writing seriously after the war. Spark started her writing career with poetry and literary criticism, under her married name.…

Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” looks into the complex lives of the Bennet family. The novel takes place around the 1800’s in Hertfordshire, Great Britain. The Bennets consists of five unmarried sisters, an overbearing mother, and a lackadaisical Mr. Bennet. The excitement begins when an upscale estate known as Netherfield park is occupied by the rich, handsome Mr. Bingley, accompanied by his sister Caroline and his close, mysterious friend Mr. Darcy. The newcomers attend a dance,…

Questions response two After getting into the text of The Great Gatsby, my beginning to end impression of the characters has most definitely changed. In the beginning of the novel, I had first thought Daisy was a sweet and loving character. I had also picked up on her being materialistic. In the final chapters she had started showing her true colors. I had known she was materialistic and loved money, but I did not think she was so shallow and selfish to not attend Gatsby’s funeral and give…

William Faulkner’s literary classic, Absalom, Absalom! is, to say the least, a beautifully complex story of the south told through the interwoven narrative of many different narrators. What makes this great, American novel so commendable is not only how Faulkner tells the story, but the complicated characters he creates within it. There are very few authors who have mastered the complexity of women, and the juxtaposition between what is said about them, and what the truth is, quite like Faulkner…

In the beginning of the book The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, the readers are introduced to the main characters. The scene opens up to Claudia, an African-American girl living in the dark racism time of the United States. Being young, she describes her difficulty with understanding the adults, and the privileged lives of the same Caucasian girls. Claudia amoung with her sister, Frieda, collect coal for their family. During one of their trips, she catches a cold and her mother scolds her. This…