Council house

Due to the fact that her father has gone to war Jo feels the need to become the “man” of the house. This is shown by the burn mark on her dress and the stains on her gloves. This shows that she really doesn’t care what gets on her or what happens to her clothes even the fancy ones. This is also shown by the way she says she is the man of the house. Jo feels that no one is there that has male dominance so her being the leader that she is she is the one to take over and…

When I got accepted to Union, I thought all of the waiting would be over. I was wrong. All I could think about for the first half of last summer was my housing situation at Union. My main concern was that I would be stuck in a dorm besides Davidson. I had heard from students here that Davidson was the most fun dorm, and I definitely wanted to be a part of that. One of my biggest fears before college was making friends. I thought that if I was in a suite, it would be easier to make friends.…

passing through town, you’ll find the regulars welcoming and the drinks on point at any of the places listed below. Drinking on the town in Somerset is a great experience, with so many great bars, clubs, taverns, and dives to choose from. Stage House Tavern…

From its creation, America has been a beacon of hope and freedom to many countries who have aspired to adopt their democratic values. Yet, these values have not always been sought after by other countries, and instead are sometimes imposed upon the ones who rarely accept them with open arms. The Middle East is a seamless example of countries exhibiting resistance to the American way of life and democracy; with many leaders rebelling against the notion due to religious reason. Particularly, Saudi…

Laura Wade’s play, Posh, and, Kate Chopin’s novel, The Awakening are both about the lives of privileged people and are both written by women. Posh, a fairly recent play, is about a fictional dinning club at Oxford University, Riot Club, consisting of ten males members from upper classes. The Awakening written during the Victorian era, on the other hand, is the story of Edna Pontellier, a woman who frees herself from the husband and society’s expectations. Laura Wade’s Posh and Kate Chopin’s…

Oscar Wilde implements a heavy focusses significant attention on class in The Importance of Being Earnest. People with and without money behave very differently, though strive for the same response and impressions from their peers. The characters in this novel are exaggerated to the point of absurdity when it comes to their obsession with class. Victorian upper class demands its members to keep up an important image in society and value money and appearance above all else, including people.…

“process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.” As a reader, one are able to grow an understanding of a character’s emotions and what provokes them to make decisions throughout a book. In A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, a woman named Nora is seen as an average housewife. However, throughout the entire novel, Nora becomes increasingly independent and breaks the typical housewife stereotype. Because of the events in Nora’s life, her character…

In The Almond Tree by Michelle Corasanti, one main symbol is present throughout the book. This main symbol is the almond tree. The almond tree transitions from different representation as the characters and ideas evolve. A Palestinian family, known as Ichamd and his family, experienced the presence of the tree throughout their hardships. Within the book, the almond tree is a recurring symbol that represents hope, survival, and shelter. Foremost, the almond tree represents itself as hope. During…

About the author Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639) was an English poet, diplomat and politician. His family was well- to-do and he received a good education. Wotton was appointed ambassador to the court of Venice and later the provost of Eton College. He served as Member of Parliament in 1614 and 1625. He was knighted by James VI. His love for classical architecture developed during his stay in Venice. His book ‘The Elements of Architecture’ sought to familiarize the English man with…

populace. All were expected to adhere to their designated societal role – men the workers, women the caregivers. In A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen probes the problems of the roles assigned to women in a male-oriented society. For women, their sharply defined roles did not allow for individuality, forcing them to sacrifice their identity in order to fit into society. A Doll’s House assess the dichotomy between who women are and who women are expected to be. Ibsen’s characters serve as a reflection…