Era of Good Feelings

It was written in 1819 during the most pivotal moments in American History. America was developing and changing as a nation. New industries were forming, inventions, and technology. The Era of Good feelings is what this was known as. This era brought a sense of purpose and desire of unity. In the story it takes place before and after the Revolutionary War (Edwards). Many times throughout the story historical references are evident. Van Winkle says that he is a…

as brightening and fading, kind of like Gatsby’s relationship with Daisy. This motif also helps the theme because the central them of the book and the movie is using the relationship of Gatsby and Daisy to symbolize the downfall of the time era and how all good things must come to an end. Leaving out this detail causes the theme of the movie to lose its symbolic meaning and really does make the viewer think that they are watching only a movie and not a story of great social and literal…

People create art for many different reasons. It can be to reflect on their worldview, their place in time. To record historical data. Or to create what it is they were seeing around them. It was often used to express ideas, and expand on current ones. In an example of a more expressive reasoning, such as the romantics during the Industrial revolution, where their everyday life was a waking nightmare. The lower class citizens around them worked for almost no pay, had horrendous living and…

displays are the true ideals of the era, however, the irony and satire surrounding how they are presented are not genuine: ““Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good. Hence a prince who wants to keep his authority must learn how not to be good, and use that knowledge, or refrain from using it, as necessity requires” (Machiavelli). Machiavelli is revealing to the reader that in order for a prince to do a good job, he must lie to…

During the Elizabethan era, both men and women were supposed to follow certain gender conventions that were not always fair. The men were to always be vigorous and proud, as well as valiant and confident. They had absolute power over their wives as they could control anything they did. Women during the Elizabethan era were treated inferior to men in all aspects of life. The women held down the household while men were the family breadwinners. In the book Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare,…

and recklessness, it's time to make a change. Fear was a motivator for wrong doings many times in history, and the mccarthy era is no exception to this dark plague spreading uncertainty into the depths of every man’s thoughts. Joseph Mccarthy was a normal kid growing up in a catholic family of Appleton Wisconsin. Joseph was a little rough around the edges and wasn't very good at school, “he began his journey to become what many historians consider to be one of the least qualified, most corrupt…

Saroj Duwal Ms. Hogan English 1158 22nd September, 2015 The post racial era? Many of us believe that we have moved on from the racial era and are now living in the post racial era. We believe that our races do not matter anymore and it doesn’t define who we are. Although others may say we are past the age of racism, I still believe that we have not moved on to the post racial era. The topic of racism is still a hot topic for discussion. We may claim that we are not racist and we don’t care about…

The use of drugs throughout the Victorian era could have influenced the imaginations of the authors and the mental state of characters. In the Victorian era, drugs such as marijuana, opium, morphine and cocaine, were very big in society. According to the article, “Victorian Drug Use” by Dr. Andrzej Diniejko, “Dangerous drugs were commonly used for making home remedies and less frequently as a recreation for the bored and alienated people. The recreational use of opiates was popular particularly…

vacationed in the Grand Isle, a resort where rich New Orleans residents go to during the summer. She eventually got dissatisfied with her marriage because her husband would leave her to take care of his business. During the Victorian era, women were expected to be good and loyal wives, to just stay at home and take care of the children, manage the household and absolutely not get caught in any scandal. (aboutbritain.com) . It was unthinkable for a woman to have an affair in this highly moral…

authoritative voice is found present in Browning’s words during this scene. Even after she dies, Porphyria is not allowed the freedom to understand her own feelings (Buron). Through this particular work, Browning reveals that Victorian women had no freedom in almost every aspect of their life. The one true power that was held, such as expressing one’s feelings, is taken away. By doing so, men take away the purpose of being. The persona simply declares Porphyria’s emotional state for her rather…