Jane Lynch

Modest Marriage The proposal is arguably the most critical component in a traditional marriage. From two different novels, the speaker of each passage utilizes differing methods of proposing marriage to his intent by means of attitude, diction, and reasoning. Although the speaker from Austen’s passage expresses a selfish, egocentric tone, the proposer of Dicken’s passage affectionately captivates the woman with a tone filled with emotion, compassion, and tenderness; in the face of these…

Harajuku is known by many as a youth fashion that has taken place in the streets of Tokyo since the late 80’s and early 90’s, currently Harajuku represents the distinct styles of dress in Japanese culture. In this research paper I will be attempting to deconstruct the Japanese street style and it’s influence on world wide dress. In the process of deconstructing Harajuku style (Lolita) I intend to discuss the origin of the street style, iconicity in the style, the style in it’s trickle down…

You cannot judge a book by its cover - is a known saying that is understood by most. In his novel, "The Chrysalids", John Wyndham shares to readers the story of people from a town called Waknuk that judge others based on their appearance of normality to tell whether they are created by the Lord or the devil. The Waknuk people believe any living thing which possess imperfections, once identified, must be dealt with. A new race of people called the "telepaths", emerge in Waknuk, having a more…

Both Don Quixote and Madame Bovary demonstrate how two characters’ lives are ruined by literature. Don Quixote has trouble distinguishing his reality from the chivalrous characters found in his fictional books. (Should there be a transition here?) From a young age, Madame Bovary had high expectations for her love life, buoyed by her idealistic novels, which ruined her relationships as an adult. Don Quixote and Emma Bovary both develop delusional views of the world through their readings of…

Satire is an important element in writing. It’s a way for writers to take a step back and comment on something; to show how ridiculous it is without just flat out saying it. Satire is usually used as a fun way of pointing out the faults in society and current events. The Other Paris by Mavis Gallant was written in 1956, barely a decade after World War 2 finished, the world was rebuilding and marriage was seen as a safe option, a way to move forward and start a life together. The main character…

Enheduanna (~2300 BCE): Enheduanna was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad, the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire in Ancient Sumeria, approximately 2300 BCE. She is the largely credited as being the world’s first named author; she wrote numerous poems, psalms, and prayers which lay the foundation for later Hebrew psalms and the Homeric Hymns of Ancient Greece. Enheduanna served as High Priestess to the Akkadian Empire, and was charged with the responsibility to maintain the city’s temple complex…

directions, but sometimes it’s hard to tell what got someone to that spot in life, or what could have helped them get somewhere else. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë features a lot of supernatural aid that wildly impact lives of the characters. While there were few literal supernatural activities in the novel, supernatural aid is still a huge help in Jane’s life. Jane, the protagonist, is on a journey for happiness and a sense of belonging a lot of supernatural events are exposed to her that help…

Rowling, an esteemed author, once stated, “Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire.” Perhaps such a statement is radical, but it is undisputable that tales such as Pride and Prejudice are well-loved classics. Jane Austen had a childhood that poised her for success, a sudden development of her career, wrote many pieces of literature, is known for various themes and genres, used various literary techniques, and has won a variety of awards. Jane Austen was a phenomenal author,…

In Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett and Charlotte Lucas have contrary ideals when it comes to marriage. Elizabeth wants to marry for love, passion and happiness. While Charlotte wants to marry for wealth, social standing and security. With very different views on marriage reoccuring in the book, it is clear that marriage is an exceedingly prominent theme throughout the novel. It is shown through exceptionally diverse point of views that are contrastable between two…

I would recognize that voice anywhere. But what was he getting at? The girl responded, her voice too quiet for me to hear. This must be the infamous Jane Eyre. “But you heard an odd laugh? You have heard that laugh before, I should think, or something like it?” “Yes, sir: there is a woman who sews here, called Grace Poole, she laughs in that way.” Grace? Grace who cheerfully made my bed every morning…