Both having their similarities and differences, they play huge roles in the books “The Hunger games” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”. One could easily see that Scout is the mature girl she is because of her wise father, Atticus Finch. Atticus taught her to be open minded, and to treat every human at the same level. Katniss’ father also played a huge role in the maturity level of Katniss. Since her passed away in a mine explosion, she was forced to look over the family.
She states that she doesn’t necessarily like working but she likes the fact that she works and can support herself and her children if needed. Weaknesses: T. Smith’s states that her insecure about her appearance, and that she is too kindhearted to people that do not deserve it. Connection: I picked T. Smith for several reasons. First, I have known her for four years and has become quite close to her. Second, she is, on the outside, everything I wanted to be.
How does Heckerling’s Clueless sustain interest in the values represented in Austen’s Emma? 7. How does a comparative study of Emma and Clueless bring to the fore ideas about the quality of relationships in society?In your response make detailed reference to your TWO prescribed texts. Year 11 English Extension 1 Emma & Clueless Appropriation Sample Essay Questions 1. You have studied two texts composed at different times.
She shows her children a lot of love and attention and she works hard to be a good mother. Loving, hardworking, and a great parent best describe her. LaRhonda Anderson is a loving person. She never treats me wrong and she has a good heart. Also LaRhonda always helps her friends or siblings that are in need of help.
Riley Walters October 26, 2014 “Everyday Use” Character Analysis The Character of Mama in “Everyday Use” Mama, the narrator of Alice Walker’s story, “Everyday Use,” is a strong, loving mother who is sometimes threatened and burdened by her daughters, Dee and Maggie. Gentle and stern, her inner monologue offers us a glimpse of the limits of a mother’s unconditional love. Mama is brutally honest and often critical in her assessment of both Dee and Maggie. She harshly describes shy, withering Maggie’s limitations, and Dee provokes an even more pointed evaluation. Mama resents the education, sophistication, and air of superiority that Dee has acquired over the years.
Jane is very aware of these pressures placed upon her, as she is constantly describing how she must make John happy, and get well for John and the baby. John's sister Jennie is a perfect representation of the ideal housewife in the nineteenth century, as Jane describes; “She is a perfect and enthusiastic housekeeper, and hopes for no better profession” (5). Therefore, Jane knows the norms of her time period, and knows what is expected of her; however, because of her excessive confinement Jane
This line is Girl’s response to Mother Hicks stating that her mother cares and wants her back. This quote shows her determination and pride which is hidden in the subtext. Throughout these two plays you get to know, and begin to have an understanding for both Oedipus Rex and Mother Hicks. I discovered many connections between both of these plays, yet Oedipus and Mother Hicks profound bravery continually kept me
He knows how to fight, how to give mercy and how to be chivalrous. He uses the advice given to him correctly and the reader begins to have faith in him. Blancheflor is the young maiden whom Perceval falls in love with. Up to this point in Perceval’s life, the only female figure he has had is his mother. Falling in love with Blancheflor has showed him how to be compassionate and how to think about someone else other than himself.
192) Antigone- “Perhaps. But I am doing only what I must.” (Prologue, Pg. 193) Ismene cares for her sister very much. When the sentry brings Antigone with him to be questioned by Creon, Antigone does not deny anything, and Creon is furious with her, and calls up Ismene, thinking that she had helped Antigone. Unlike Antigone, Ismene is afraid of dying.
. oh think of the children” (149). There is a time, however, when Edna appears to be more than satisfied with being a mother. When the children are away spending time their grandparents, Edna goes to visit them. O how happy she was to see them, for “she wept for very pleasure when she felt their little arms clasping her” (127).