This just proves that Leonato and Hero both know that Leonato is the decision maker for Hero. Hero is seen in the play as the ideal woman in a patriarchal society; quiet and obedient and only speaks when not spoken to. This being one of Hero's character points that she is more vocal when she is around women rather than men. This character point could be two dimensional; the other dimensions being that Hero only speaks to women as they are the same, and not to mention as they seem to inferior or superior to them. Hero is quite an attractive character, which results in Claudio falling in love at first sight and proposing to her.
How far do the sources suggest that Millicent Fawcett was ‘quite unfit to be a leader’. Overall, sources 12 and the early stages of source 10 approve of Millicent Fawcett, suggesting she comes across as a positive leader, with Source 10 praising her as being ‘quite public spirited’, demonstrating that she has the power to reflect her feelings, and that she hides nothing. However, source 11 and the end of source 10 suggest that she acts poorly, with source 11 contraciting the early parts of source 10 by calling her ‘inaudible’, and therefore doesn’t make a good leader. Although, sosurce 11 should be degraded slightly, aas its negativity i due to the fact, the author, Webster, is a supporter of an opposing, more militant, Suffrage society, the WSPU. Equally, George Robertson, whom John SStuart Mill is experessing his opinions to in source 10, is likely to have outside motives.
Although Georgiana was the most beautiful woman in the story, the birthmark proved to be her one imperfection. “No, dearest Georgiana, you came so nearly perfect from the hand of Nature that this slightest possible defect, which we hesitate whether to term a defect or a beauty, shocks me, as being the visible mark of earthly imperfection” (Meyers 402). Even though Georgiana was very attractive, the birthmark shows that she is still human. Aylmer wanted to rid his wife of the birthmark, but no human is capable of being portrayed as perfect. Since she cannot obtain perfection, Georgiana cannot be immortal.
Charlotte's acceptance of Mr. Collins’ proposal is a prime example; “marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want” (p105)1. Austen makes use of Charlotte's character to illustrate the social norms for women of the time. Charlotte's reaction to Collins' proposal is cleverly juxtaposed with Elizabeth's own values and more romantic views on marriage, as she is offered his proposal first; “You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world that could make you so”(p92)2. Elizabeth's concerns are predominately her overall happiness and mental wellbeing, as opposed to her anxieties about her future financial security. These oppositions of values offer the reader a chance to balance their own views on the sanctity of marriage.
Margarita is a complex character, but represents what is Good in world. “Genuine goodness consists in daring and doing; and in doing the right thing.” (Carus 590) The only thing Margarita is guilty of is her devotion to a lover, The Master, whom she ultimately leaves her husband for, because that is the right thing. Why that may not seem like the right thing to do, she was able to justify her actions. “We must abandon the old standpoint of negativism that goodness consists in not doing certain things which are forbidden.” (Carus 590) She acknowledges the fact that her husband was a good man, who treated her right – but for her to stay with him would be strictly based on what was “morally
As perceived, beauty depends on the one looking in, on what they think is beautiful. Inner beauty relates to one’s personality traits, habits, or even sense of humor. A person who has inner beauty is caring, understanding, helps when help is needed, and believes when all fail to believe. Standing up for what is just, and defending those who have no defender is a rare but powerful characteristic found in the hearts of those who possess inner beauty. However, outer beauty defines the elegance, features, figure, or complexion of one.
Hence, I will begin with some contextual information about this fairly obscure 14th century piece. The Pearl Poet is the attributed author to four different poems: Cleanness, Patience, Pearl, and Sir Gawain and The Green Knight. Some scholars suggest that he also wrote St. Erkenwald, but that is heavily disputed. Nothing is known about the author, not even a name. Partly, this is due to the fact that his works were “lost” until the 1800’s.
Wollstonecraft mentions women as virtuous and if women did not have virtue than they had no soul. The acquirement of virtue ought to aim at attaining a very different character: or speak explicitly, women are not allowed to have sufficient strength of mind to acquire what really deserves the name of virtue. Yet it should seem, allowing them to have souls, that there is but one way appointed by Providence to lead mankind to either virtue or happiness. Wollstonecraft is saying that women were choosing to be virtuous over being happy. To be virtuous in the mind of Providence was to be happy.
He is presented as a man who rejects impulsive action in a way that is soothing and calming. Othello is a hero, a great warrior, and in love with his wife Desdemona. Othello trusts Desdemona with everything. Othello, “My life upon her faith. Honest Iago,” (Act 1, scene 3, 293) The authority of his command reflects not only supreme confidence in his military prowess but also a great self-control and rationality.
Why self-respect is necessary for success Self-respect is an important quality for being successful in life. When you have self-respect, you will have a stable mental state, even in the most difficult times. Conversely, a lack of self-respect makes it very difficult to be successful in life. . The short story “Teenage Wasteland” by Anne Tyler explores the issue of how self-respect is related to success through the interactions of the characters Donny Coble, Daisy Coble, and Cal Beadle.