She lives a stagnant life and does not move forward in finding the fulfillment she needs. Although she tried to make conversation that would please her husband by asking him, “Henry, could we have wine at dinner?” and, “Henry, at those prized fights, do the men hurt each other very much?” (p. 636), this is a conversation that would only interest Elisa’s husband and not herself. Elisa seems to have accepted the societal norms of living by the man’s rules. Women in this era had their housewife duties and took care of their husbands regardless of what their needs or wants were. Gender inequality was normal during the time this story was written.
The Scratch of a Pen The year of 1763 marked an important year in the transformation of North America. This year marked many struggles in America between the Indians, British, Spanish, French, and the colonist. The events of 1763 not only redrew the political map of North America, but the also changed its human geography. Diseases and wars over power and land were the main causes for death and confrontations throughout this book since everybody wanted to gain control these vast lands. During this period of time Benjamin Franklin described, “everything seems in this country, once the land of peace and order, to be running fast into anarchy and confusion.” In the book this is clearly apparent with the power balances between colonist, natives and the present British army.
Steinbeck is addressing the struggle for female existence during this period by leaving Curly's wife as the solitary female of the book, unneeded, and unwanted by the other characters. During this essay I will explore the significance of how Steinbeck presents Curly's wife through the connotations of her name, how she is first shown, her parallels with other characters and finally how she is presented when she has died . 'Curly's wife', just a name yet a symbol of how women were then regarded by their husbands, as a possession, a belonging owned only by men. When Curley's wife married him she became 'his', everything she owned became his, Steinbeck could be emphasising this authority and power by having Curly even take her name, so she no longer has her own name but now everyone associates Curley with her, she is no longer her own person. The use of a possessive apostrophe emphasises the point even further that she belongs to him and he controls her, although she can try to push the boundaries of society's rules and expectations, he will always be there to stop her as she is dominated by him.
The Anglican church had many similarities to the Catholic church: similar rituals and a bible titled the Book of Common Prayere (Reformation 9). After the Church of England was formed, many people felt the only way to obtain religious freedom was to move to a land where they would not
What problems faced Elizabeth in 1558? To understand the issues that Elizabeth faced in her reign it is important to look at the problems that preceded her. Historians such as Whitney Jones have written about a mid-Tudor crisis starting for the last years of Henry VIII’s reign and it’s characterised by weak leadership from the monarchs and their courts. Inflation was a serious issue in late Tudor England, triggered by the debasement of the coinage under Henry VIII and Edward VI. It was a period of intense rebellions such as the Wyatt’s rebellion, or factional fighting in court for example; Edward’s court was ridden with the visions of the dukes of Northumberland (John Dudley) and Somerset (Edward Seymour).
Chloe Freeman 20th November 2011 Chloe Freeman 20th November 2011 The ideas and themes I get from the reading this the extract from The Wife of Martin Guerre are of gender identity and of the oppression of women in the patriarchal society of the 1960s. Gender roles played an important part in the structure of the society of the 1500’s, which instigated many problems concerning the male authority of the Guerre family. Males were seen to have power that was unquestionable by anyone as that was the way their society was built, without questioning of roles and hierarchy that made up the values and beliefs of the town. “The anger of Monsieur Guerre was terrible, as she had known it would be, and she was thankful that Martin’s shoulders were beyond the reach of his father’s heavy whip.” This passage is an insight of the way that men’s roles affected the function and order of a family’s name. “ Apprehensively Bertrande listened to the approach of every passer-by, started and turned cold each time the door to the house creaked.” With the disappearance of Martin the threat to the family’s name and honour is seen, by the way in which family members, in particular Bertrande deal with the criticisms.
This immediately gave the impression that she saw herself as superior, and we immediately disliked her. She also kept a very practised smile on her face, although it was slightly turned down in the corners, and her eyes were slightly mocking, conveying to the audience that she was never fully pleased with anything, again making her seem shallow. As her husband thanked the staff, Margot scalded her husband with the line 'You're not supposed to say such things'. She perched gracefully on the chair, never forgetting her apparent need to remain well postured the entire time. However, during this line she leaned over and hissed the words.
Although in some areas this medieval system of power severely restricted rights of the individuals, it also bestowed upon others certain privileges and authority according to their placement in the hierarchical structure. As a prime example, religion in sixteenth century France was placed on a very high pedestal in society, therefore the authority of the church and its teachings weighed heavily upon all characters. Bertrande’s quest for absolution is one such scenario that acknowledges the power of the church, and therefore the Curé, as an agent of god. “No matter, said the priest... it seems to me that he has been towards you both wise and gentle. Go now in peace...Be disturbed no more.” Janet Lewis fabricates the Curé’s absolute power and supremacy over Bertrande through the ease and finality of his voice, “warm, Definite and uncomprehending.” This diction used by Lewis connotes a strict and influential tone, foregrounding the Curé’s dominating authority.
Lady Macbeth quietly whispers to herself, "... Make thick my blood./ Stop up the access and passage to remorse/ That no compunctions visitings of nature/ Shake fell my purpose, nor keep peace between/ The effect and it. Come to my woman's breasts/ and take the milk for gall..." (Shakespear 1.5.40-45). Lady Macbeth actually asks to become a man because she believes it will complete her and reward her with all the power. Since this request can not come to fruition the next best thing would be her husband come to power and rule the kingdom. Ultimately, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their drive but Lady Macbeth's asserts herself meaining Macbeth takes a back seat and complete's all of her wishes.
One of the key conflicts in the medieval world was between the Christian West and the Muslim East. Islam was rising all through the crusades, Western Christians and Muslims saw each other as the enemy, although as trade and contact increased, Europeans learned much from Muslim civilization. Feudalism also played an important role in the medieval period. It refers to a system of political organization, in which an individual called a "lord" has control over several common people. It was the process by which the upper class people maintained control over the lower classes.