This racism was so deeply rooted into society that it almost didn't exist as actual “racism”. More than half of the black population of Chicago (about 2 million people) were among those living in the hardest poverty in the city. Racism was not broadcasted on television, because everybody knew what went on – and did not seem to mind it at all. In the real estate business, the separation of blacks and whites was clear. Not only were blacks of equal family and income denied housing in certain areas, but the real estate business did not bother hiding it.
In Equalitys society, he was raised believing that the council knows all and that there was no such meaning of individuality(I), only the concept of being grouped together(we). His society never taught its people of relationships, only of the Palace of Mating, where females of the age 18 or over and males of 20 and over go to reproduce. Equality thought that this was the best place he could possibly be since he was with all of his brethren. Lincolns society was also raised with the knowledge of 15 year-olds. Also, no females or males were allowed to get close to eachother, just like in the society that Equality grew up in.
‘In The Bloody Chamber, childhood fairytales become the stuff of adult nightmares.’ With close reference to at least two stories from the collection, say how far you agree with this comment. Angela Carter’s decision to subvert the classic fairytale genre with twisted parodies of the original was shocking to readers at the time, and her stories certainly reveal more sinister and perverse depths of these fairytales – depths which the original authors surely did not intend on existing with their target audience of children in mind. Fairy tales are typically very non- realistic with phrases such as ‘Once upon a time’ - immediately implying a fantasy era and setting, being their famous opening lines. As with fairytales, nightmares are of course always fiction. They can be seen to be the predictor of future events and to say something about your life.
From the way the story was written it talked about black women’s hairstyle, clothes they wore, lack of education, and the certain usage of words. The way Phoenix’s words were delivered in the story seemed as if it was a put down. The tale made Phoenix to be knowledgeable by her everyday doing in life, but in reality she was displayed to be ignorant. The story of Phoenix Jackson is an expedition, a dealing of race and imagery. This story portrays stereotypes, racism, and struggles, which relate to the previous books Malcolm X and Birth of a nation.
Okonkwo and Macbeth are both heavily influenced by other characters, fuelled by the expectations of their societies, and driven to act based on their tragic flaw. The reason behind all the actions Okonkwo takes can be traced back to one person; his father. Okonkwo grew up hating Unoka’s laziness and he “was ruled by one passion- to hate everything that his father Unoka had loved” (Achebe 13). This led him to rule “his household with a heavy hand” (Achebe 13), and treat his family poorly. He is afraid to show affection, as seen with Ezinma and Ikemefuna.
Children are exposed to situations of terror and horror during wars, such experiences that may leave traumatic impacts upon the children. We fear for our children and do what we can to protect them at all costs as the parents are depicted in the Freedom of Fear
Moreover, Joseph Strorm is deliberately alarmed from David’s statement, and anticipates that the Norm is the Image of God. Therefore, Joseph is very scared from his father’s reaction, and is forced to pray instantly for forgiveness from committing a blasphemy. That is because he is afraid that he may be sent to the fringes because his father is very stern about mistakes coming about mutants, which is a thing that accurse the light of God and man. Furthermore, the anxiety of people in Waknuk is enhancing due to the rapid annihilation of blasphemies and offences. Offences in the spring births are low, but “the vegetables there was little deviation....that the inspector had posted only a single field for burning.” (42).
After the Civil War, many changes were made. The ones that relate to the story are the freedom of the blacks and tax raises due to inflation. Firstly, as Miss Emily was determined to ignore the new way of life in the South, she still had a black servant Toby, who is always seen “going in and out [of the house] with a market basket” (2, Faulkner). There are no indications that any other household had servants, as their freedom was a result of the Civil War; Only Miss Emily is mentioned to yet ‘have’ one. Secondly, when the Mayor tries to collect taxes from Miss Emily, she refuses and calls on Colonel Satoris to settle the matter, even though he has been dead for ten years already.
The first person narrative is as accessible as contemporary dialogue. Nothing is overly dramatized or glamorized, even the account of an overseer brutally whipping Dana on the plantation. Although, it may be because Dana is a straightforward character who is not excitable, I thought the simple style lacked intensity. For me, Kindred came across as a novel for kids and young adults that uses fiction to teach what life in the past--in this case, slavery in the 1800s--was really like. One major theme in Kindred is adapting to difficult situations, and many of the characters must do this, with a varying degree of acceptance.
Aunt Alexandra was horrified with the fact that Scout did not live up to the standards society had of women. She believed Scout should be wearing dresses, not running around wild like a boy. To further outstretch this topic of stereotypes, an article published in August 2014 by The New York Times stresses the phrase 'throw like a girl' and the hidden aspects of it. On the second page of the article, the author speaks of stereotypes of the female community. "Such restriction, constriction, and fragmentation can be observed in many everyday movements, including the way a woman walks, sits, and carries books.