Edwardian era

Among the numerous Femme Fatales of the Gothic Literature Era existed one of extraordinary power and mystery. Ayesha, known as “She,” was one of the greatest seductresses of the late Victorian Gothic period created by H.G. Haggard. With her unique beauty and charm she could put the world at her feet, but with total power comes consequence. She who must be obeyed was only as powerful as the blinding obsession she had for Kallikrates would allow her to be. Ultimately,a it is that obsession that…

endured throughout his life he still managed to become an influential historian, and become successful regardless of his financial, family and career problems. He had a very different childhood than most think he had, and growing up in the Elizabethan era wasn’t the easiest for him either. He took the word success to a whole new level in his time and left a huge impact on the world of theatre as a whole. Shakespeare has been known for his strong writing skills and famous plays, poems and sonnets…

Unique societal structures contribute to establishing the values and norms of the people during the Victorian era. In Wuthering Heights, society is divided distinctly between the wealthy nobles and the lower classes that are considered outcasts because they possess neither status nor recognition; therefore they are viewed down upon by the upper classes. This structure influences the way most characters are perceived throughout the story such as Heathcliff who is the only character to have a…

A Bell Jar The notion of ideal gender roles that have been brought up by the post-world war two era are self-evident in the novel, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. The title of the novel itself represents how the protagonist, Esther, feels about the pressure of holding up to proper feminine decorum put into place by society. This is obvious when Esther begins to explain about her life choices, as represented by the fig tree, where each fig is a path that Esther can choose to live, however choosing…

In literature, there were not many examples of women that refused to adhere to the status quo. We have plenty of men and women who wrote for the continuation of the male hierarchy. There were some, however, that decided to write in opposition to the norm. Christina Rossetti, for example, wrote a poem titled “No, Thank You, John” which criticizes the marriage system and indirectly becomes a proponent to the concept of the new woman. A new woman is considered to be independent, educated, and…

Many African Americans were prepared to share in the reform era with the rest of society, but because they were not considered citizens of the nation, they were left out of the reform. As the government became more responsive to the people of America, it refused to address the issues of humans who have contributed…

progressivism. Progressivism is often used to describe a number of reactions to the economic and social problems and the political, social, moral and economic reforms that came with these responses. This essay focuses on the progressivism, the progressive era and the changes that the movement brought to America. Progressivism was started as a social movement and later turned into a political movement. Progressives were people who believed that the issues and problems in the society were solvable…

During the late 19th century Victorian era, women’s roles and positions are portrayed as dependent, devoted to families, and home-loving. As time goes on, the term “New Woman” was introduced. This “New Woman” moved away from the stereotypical woman during the Victorian era. “New Woman” was educated, intelligent, and independent. One novel that represents these two types of women is Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Two female characters in the novel are Mina Murray Harker and Lucy Westenra. Both Mina and…

The ideology behind the Victorian Era is vast and extensive. When it comes to mind, most people conjure up images of elegant balls, fancy carriages, and romance. This might have been the case for some, but the vast majority didn’t get to bask in that picture. For the lower class, they were projected to make an annual income of only 25 pounds, while the aristocrats made up to 30,000 (English.uwosh.edu). The Victorian Era began in 1837 when King William IV died, and Victoria took over the throne.…

Disraeli’s Sybil. Hugh McLeod states that class hierarchy is important in the Victorian Era, generally recognized status-groups being the ‘working class, middle class and gentry – each with some degree of common identity and limited mobility from one to another’. Although some may claim that Charles Dickens’s writing exaggerated, others say that his works can truly portray the society of the Victorian Era. In Household Words, Dickens presents class through his use of characters, location, and…