Crinoline

Victorian London was an appearances-conscious society, especially so for the female citizens. The city was a large and densely populated metropolitan center, where various social classes rubbed shoulders. The proximity among Londoners erased some of the spatial divisions inherent in the traditional country setting and heightened awareness of the differences among them. It provided a stage on which it became common for women to penetrate various social classes. This paper examines the ways in…

In the Victorian period men and women’s roles sharpened and became better defined. Gender relationships and stereotypes characterize a society which sees eccessive hypocrisy and social expectations. Oscar Wilde, in “The Importance of Being Earnest”, makes use of a simple and spontaneous writing style, associated with a refined and prone approach in the depiction of reality. In his play, Wilde continuously uses aphorisms and paradoxes to invite the reader to reflect upon the drastic change in…

The Little Rock Nine was a special time in history when nine African American students faced racial hatred by walking into a once only white school (Ahmed 1). Many people had an effect on the development of the South desegregating schools. The Little Rock Nine faced many struggles to get into the school, but they eventually got in.The Little Rock Nine opened the gates to many African American`s educational dreams because they helped bring an end to segregation in the South. In 1954, schools…

Have you ever thought about the 19th century? Well, the Victorian Era, named after Queen Victoria, is considered to be a time of great accomplishments and riches. Many of the great items from this era, like the clothes, food, and the privileges of being rich, are some things people sought out. However, not everyone got to experience the luxury of being rich and high class. One of the most accomplished minor art forms during the Victorian Era were their clothes. Over this time period many…

To know about Victorian women, you would have to know first what the Victorian Era was, right? Well, the Victorian Era was the name of the reign by Alexandria Victoria, who was better known as Queen Victoria. During her reign as queen, which took place in the United Kingdom for nearly 64 years, it was a time of many changes and improvements within the U.K. These changes included political, scientific, industrial, military, and especially cultural alterations. This all happened between May of…

duties everyday? Or can you imagine doing the duty’s in a dress that is uncomfortable? Women in the 19th century not only had to do the domestic duties, but they also had to dress a certain way. According to Kathryn Hughes “women had adopted the crinoline, a huge bell-shaped skirt that made it virtually impossible to clean or sweep the stairs without tumbling over” (Hughes, Kathryn). A short story by Ibsen “Hedda Gabler”…

Fashion, the popular trend in styles of clothing, can be observed through out human history. From the fur hides of the Neolithic, to the Victorian dresses of 19th century, and to the “standard” clothing that the society perceives of today, fashion is ubiquitous. Fashion – especially women’s fashion – however, stands beyond its practicality and ornamentation to make and to mark the social, cultural, and psychological atmosphere of the era. In this paper, one seeks to examine the rise of trousers…

The Girl with the Pearl Earring is connected to the Renaissance in several ways. In the movie, Ruijvan, a patron commissioned Vermeer to create a painting of Griet. This is a representation of the relationship between a patron and an artist during the Renaissance. A patron would specify what he or she wanted, what the subject should be, other figures that should be included, etc. In return, the patron would support the artist financially. Vermeer 's sole source of support came through his…

The Sinful Martyr: Sonia’s role as a religious figure in Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment From Rodion Raskolnikov’s psychological struggles to the turmoil of the socio-political influences exerted on Russia by the Eastern and Western world, Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment deals with dualities of many natures. Religion, a prominent motif in the text, also has duality, as portrayed through Sonia Marmeladov. Through Sonia’s characterization as a religious figure, her actions and…

Britain 's rule over India is often referred to as the Raj, where roughly about 20,000 or so British officials and troopers ruled over 300 million Indian people. The British almost had complete cooperation from the local Indian princes and Indian troops, making it extremely easy to control the country. Their control over India was solidified even more by the fact that India was not a unified country. The British made treaties with the independent states in India, which created a deeper divide in…