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    Humans have a trend in which we only sacrifice at the most critical or important point, which helps reveal the what we value. This is showcased in the novel, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, when the author uses the protagonist, Jane Eyre, to showcase a theme of sacrifice and sometimes lack thereof regarding one’s moral principles in a Victorian society. Throughout the novel, Jane deliberately sacrifices her safety, stability, and emotional gratification, which highlights her character’s values…

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    Jack Worthing, A qualified young man remarked all over town. In the city he goes by the name Ernest while in the country he is known as Jack. His family history is a mystery, but his seriousness and honesty are clear. He proposes to the honorable lady Gwendolyn Fairfax and, through leading a double life, ultimately demonstrates his conformity to the Victorian ethical and social standards. Jack, same as other main characters in Wilde 's play, is a less realistic character and more of an…

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    The Background Margaret was one of the most important on prime ministers position for England in the 1900s. She was born on 13 October 1925 in Grantham, England. She was a daughter of a grocer. She went to Oxford University to become a research chemist. After a few years she retrained to become a barrister. She have always interested for politic in her childhood. On 1930s was England affected of the economic crisis, the unemployed grown up, and many companies was closed. On the time The…

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    The Victorian era, a time period that lasted from 1837-1901, is characterized with a morality in which meticulous rules of conduct were practiced and gender restrictions on individuals were in place. Furthermore, Victorian ideology witnessed an increasing interest towards romanticism and naturalism. The Awakening by Kate Chopin displayed these philosophies with intricate characters that were considered to be controversial at this time. Chopin illustrates the limitations of Edna Pontellier in her…

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    The Victorian era, named after Queen Victoria of England, began after the Romantic period from 1837 to 1901. In H.G. Well’s War of the Worlds and Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, there are quite a few similarities in their plots and writing styles. Wells and Stevenson both provide exciting plots with action and even heartbroken events, which was common back then and it is today. The writing styles in the two novel are unique because they show us how people during this age used to talk…

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    Victorian era was also a time of great signification for the political system. When Victorian reign took place, the first prime minster is she appointed was Whig politician Viscount Melbourne although the Whigs had a great influence in the British politics during 1860s, they were still sidelined by the liberal party. Edward Smith Stanley of the Whig was the last prime minster who resigned in 1868 and after that politics of England was dominated by the liberals and conservative party. At a time…

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    In British history the Victorian period was Queen Victoria’s reign from June 20th 1837 to January 22 1901, the date of her death. As a matter of fact, the Victorian period was described as a period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence for Britain. Characterized by its rapid change and developments in medical, scientific and technological knowledge and changes in population growth and location. Consequently, this rapid transformation deeply affected the country…

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    Cixi was a charismatic and powerful woman who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years, from 1861 to her death in 1908. Cixi was born on November 29, 1835 and died on November 15, 1908 at the age of 72. Her given name was Yehonala which is her Manchu name originated from the combined name of two tribes, Yeho and Nala. She was born to parents of the middle ranks of Manchu society living in Beijing. Cixi’s father died when she was very young and as an eldest child she felt…

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    It is the year 1875 and if you haven't visited the up and coming city of London then you’re missing out. England is ruled by none other than Queen Victoria, who has brought England a period of prosperity and rapid growth. During the Victorian age, London is characterized by an optimistic attitude due to England's prosperity. Some information of harder times in London include many Londoners contracting illnesses from the unsanitary conditions, which is a result of London's population boom. The…

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    Have you ever noticed something that seemed ridiculous or petty but everyone never said anything bad about it? Well, that is exactly how Oscar Wilde felt about the Victorian upper class. In the play “The Importance of Being Earnest”, Oscar Wilde uses the characters to portray how he viewed the Victorian upper class. Wilde satirizes the Victorian upper class by using understatements about serious matters, bringing attention to the comedic behaviors of the characters, and portraying the humourous…

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