Bordo’s sense of humor and easy to relate style of writing makes her essay an interesting read and opens up the idea that men are starting to deal with being in the “sexual spotlight.” After reading this essay, I agree with Bordo’s argument. Men are entering a world of sexual critique. It is different than what we are accoustomed to. The introduction of men into a world of sexual critique and a constant gaze of desire from the opposite sex and, more importantly, the same sex, brought about many different evaluations and opinions. According to Bordo’s claims made in the essay, a man’s worth and pride are challenged with accusations that “real” men do not choose clothing that will enhance their appearance, do not look in a mirror, nor are they even supposed to know what a mirror looks like because each of these things would – stereotypically, of course – immediately turn a man gay.
I believe Bordo uses gaze in this essay rather than look or another synonym because it is very fitting. When you see someone that you are attracted to you usually give them more than a quick look. You are somewhat taken a back by their beauty and at the same time are trying to see what they are all about. But what draws you to them in the first place? In “Beauty (Re) discovers the Male Body” Bordo discusses how and where one is positioned, as the subject or object, and in the moment of vision.
I was enchanted by the increase of her communications through this career. Meeting new personalities is always a plus point. Makeup artistry is a career full of different events, people and opportunities. After debating on these two
Throughout it we can relate to this group of narrators in their description of the girls. We see their slightly biased selection of quotes and feel that they are just as normal as we are. The writer telling the story has a much easier time of thinking about the facts of the reality he has created when he is fictionally an active member of it. Although his narrators are not his normal voice, they are still a part of his writing self. They still must go through the filter of his conscious thought to be allowed to write the story.
The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt is actually quite an engaging book once you really read it and learn to be open-minded about it. The first half is very confusing, full of digressions and confusing changes of scenes as it is. Despite this, once you get past the bewildering twists and turns of the point of view, and the perplexing dialogue, you start enjoying the wit and intelligence portrayed in the book, especially by the main characters, Sibylla Newman and her son Ludovic. Sibylla is seen using unorthodox ways of teaching Ludovic about the world. She starts educating him at a young age about things that would normally be taught to youths a decade older than him.
Not only is this pull common with women, so is the desire to be loved by someone else. I think Rajaa taps into this universal desire very beautifully and honestly, especially through all the pitfalls of love the girls face. Her honesty causes the book to be unlike Hollywood movies and other novels about romance. In reality, love is not always sunshine and roses, and Rajaa expresses that through her characters causing a lot of sorrowful scenes within the book. I really enjoyed Rajaa’s way of being able to educate her audience on life and society in Saudi Arabia (even when it comes to simple things such as pop culture and fashion) without it interrupting the story.
Ehrenreich is correct in her assertion that women are too ladylike and have a lot to learn from men. Being “nice” and ladylike makes a woman socially disadvantaged. In our personal lives, we tend to talk a lot in our conversations with men to keep discussions going lively. The men are only inputting a few words; a woman is doing all the work. In these conversations, we give excessive information, making us too loose.
She is the author of many famous books about relationship and communication, yet her “You Just Don’t Understand” book demonstrates most significant aspects about this issue. Especially of the chapter 5: “Lecturing vs. Listening”, Tannen indicates how men and women have certain different patterns to approach and serve a conversation. Women, tired of being lecturing by men, are now striking against men to blame them as the primary cause to women’s pressure, confusion, and anxiety. On the other hand, men claim to validate their right to conduct a conversation the way they want because they think women are likely the one who talks more, are repetitive, and offer less important topics. In the end, all argues are made by both sides turn out to be true in different aspects; neither side is absolute right or wrong.
He shows here, that he is able to experience more positive emotions, such as love, happiness and excitement. It could be interoperated that he is opening up to Jane, so she can learn that his personality is capable of being soft and rational, rather than quite the opposite. This is one reason why this extract is significant at this point in the novel. In addition, early critics of the novel, such as Elizabeth Rigby, objected to Rochester's character, finding him "coarse and brutal." In her opinion, the novel as a whole showed an unwholesome "coarseness of language and laxity of tone."
It is my opinion the writer used this element well, as it grabbed my attention and made it a fun and interesting reading. It also built that small mystery regarding if she was speaking the truth or not, as midpoint thru the reading it made me question her gender preference which I found humorous. In Brady, J. (1971) “I Want a Wife,” she used the final statement “My God, who wouldn’t want a wife?” in order to draw a conclusion to the reader that she was making a statement based on experiences. The way I Plan on using the literary elements in my essay would be by using Tone and Language expression that will help the reader paint a mental picture of a current situation within my essay.