In the story “The Payoff” by Susan Perabo, the narrator Anne is drawn into a scheme well beyond her years. As a sheltered young girl she is acutely aware of her naïveté of the complexity of adult life and adult relationships. But after stumbling upon her principal and young art teacher in a sexual act, Anne by the urging of her more mature best friend Louise, joins in the plan to blackmail them for just twenty dollars. Louise is obviously an influence on Anne and pushes her in a direction Anne knows would make her parents disappointed. However, she agrees to the plan without much resistance, probably because she is fascinated by the sexual relationship she now finds herself innocently involved in, unbeknownst to the adults involved.
Even from early on we are able to recognise her artistic appreciation for art as, “the colours fight when they are side by side”. Being introduced into the Vermeer household, Vermeer assists to expand Griet’s mind and perspective on life. Teaching her that there is “little pure white in clouds.” This is an underlying moment for Griet as she realises the world is not always as it seems. As Griet’s artistic ability is fostered she begins criticise her father’s trade and skill, “a tile is a tile…nothing like [Vermeer’s] paintings” Griet’s exposure to different styles of art ultimately causes her to grow more critical of her family. Griet’s father acknowledges this when he says, “we lost you the day you became a maid.” Griet becomes painfully aware of the “dullness” of her prior life, as her exposure to the comparative opulence of Vermeer’s artwork provides Griet an escape
She tells John, “It isn’t right to leave me here alone. Surely I am as important as your father.” She also takes the risk and asks him to take better care of himself, asking him to shave and not to work so much. She recognizes that her needs are not being met. “It was something of life she wanted, not just a house and furniture; something of John. Not pretty clothes when she would be too old to wear them.” When John refuses to stay home or to heed her requests, she busies herself by painting, baking and by thinking about how things might get better.
Griet has intense inner conflict when she begins secretly working for Vermeer as she understands that the secrecy involved creates distance between her and her parents, and prevents her from carrying out her job to perfection. Although she strongly desires to learn more about art and spend time with Vermeer alone in his studio, her responsibility to provide for her family requires her to take care of her job and ensure there are no disruptions. As Vermeer’s wife Catharina is also Griet’s mistress, the time Griet spends cleaning his studio, a place that Catharina isn’t allowed to enter, causes her to distrust and even envy Griet, putting Griet’s employment in jeopardy. Just after her sister dies of the plague, Griet confirms her desire to work for Vermeer surpasses her responsibility as a maid: “I was not able to work well then … only in the studio was I able to clean as I had before, maintaining the precision he needed.” Griet’s desire to continue her secret tasks with Vermeer also conflict with her value of honesty regarding her family. Usually quite open with her parents, Griet knows
Edna felt as if everyone had control of what she did, except herself. Edna gets her first taste of freedom with simply learning how to swim. It intoxicates her. “A feeling of exultation overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul.” (Chapter 10, “The Awakening”) This gives Edna the courage to think about making other changes in her life. Meanwhile, though she and Robert are still spending massive amounts of time together, Edna is also painting.
Mademoiselle sees this potential in Edna but knows that Edna must first grow into an independent woman and seek the freedom on her own. Edna’s passion for art is shattered because of her duties as a mother and wife. Leonce doesn’t even know her infatuation with art and even if he did, she is still expected to care for the children and him. Edna “awakens” by discovering her passion and her lack of commitment. She wants the freedom to paint and Mademoiselle gives her that hope to possibly one day feel free by doing what she loves.
Not a man, of course. Back then men were viewed as superior because that’s all they were ever taught. “It takes a lot of dishes and a lot of washing up, for mum to build an athlete” (Fairy Liquid and the Olympics) this reinforces the idea that women do the household chores in service to the males of the house. The implication that housework is purely a woman’s work is completely unacceptable in today’s day and age where women are seen as strong and independent. The unequal distribution of domestic responsibilities has held women back for generations; it still today continues to hinder women’s progression in the work-place.
The main points are supported by relevant evidences, explanations and reasons. For example, the painting of “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer is supported with evidences. The speaker research proves that the suggestion of the girl in the painting was the daughter of Vermeer was wrong. However, she was the lovely maid, who developed an intimate relationship. Her research also reveals that the clothes and pearl earring worn by her was actually his wife’s belongings.
Because the “colored” were not like the rest, the people were prejudice and immediately thought that they were mischievous and would disregard their presence. That situation, however, had an eminent connection to prejudice in the 1950’s. However, Mr. Johnson’s love of art began when creating art in private, yet, when seen by others he was encouraged to show the people of Pleasantville. His passion pushed him to paint on his windows for the whole town to see, despite the fact that art and colors were frowned upon by others. Mr. Johnson’s passion for art drove him to explore other kinds of art, art with new shapes and colors.
They are actually very interested in his business so the more they began to look into it they become very curious to who these two young ladies are that are always very quiet .They started to question the A and G the suspicion starts to add up so do some more investigating and came to Phillips house where they found Jaycee and her daughters on August 24th 2009. When she was rescued she immediately tried to protect her kidnapper because he was the father of her two kids and she truly believed he loved her.After a lot of therapy she realized that what he did was wrong and disgusting on so many levels she wanted him and his wife to pay for what they did to