Paper 1: Gwen Harwood’s Prize-Giving In a time when the rise of feminism was at its peak, Gwen Harwood portrays her inner feminist through her poem, “Prize-Giving”, as she uses the character of Professor Eisenbart to illustrate her message about how women should never be seen as unequal to men. Using a very humorous tone, Harwood wittily portrays Eisenbart as a stereotypical man in the rise of feminism era, taking the readers, especially women, on an enjoying ride in every stanza. The most striking aspect of this poem is how Harwood can paint a picture of such innocent characters, in a well thought story of a man losing his pride and control of his infatuations. At the end of the poem, Eisenbart is depicted as a fool, a man who has learnt his lesson about being sexist in a women’s college. Harwood begins her piece with a display of Eisenbart’s strong view of anti-feminism.
Indeed despite Hawthorne telling us to laugh at and ridicule the ugly Hepzibah, she displays a far greater sense of good and a much more complex character than Phoebe. In Chapter 9, we see a deep love of Hepzibah for her brother Clifford and a willingness to care for and show him devotion. However, when she tries to read his favorite stories he rebuffs her because of her looks and
Rick James Donna Tantalo English 101 6 Dec 20 Research Paper Why Hall’s written Burdens Benefit her and her Readers Meredith Hall embeds unpleasant experiences, unhealthy relationships, strenuous moments of transition and the insight she has acquired onto her autobiographical narratives. Hall discloses private pain in her narratives in order to cope with horrid recollections and keep them from jarring at her memory. Hall’s writing does not only empower herself but the reader as well. Halls written memories relate situations in which she has felt lost and alone. Readers, particularly women of all ages feel encouraged because Hall’s narratives are relatable.
Rita is the protagonist of the play; being the first character, the audience will like her, she will gain the audience’s attention with her comedic lines and her humorous ways of acting around Frank. From the first moment Rita bursts through Frank’s office door the audience will recognise her as a ‘comic hero’. The way she bursts through and talks to Frank unprofessionally, even though she’s in a formal interview also makes the audience laugh at the character. Not only is it her actions that make her a comic hero but her way she describes and talks about certain words and phrases and the way her class contradicts with Frank. At the beginning of the play Rita and Frank often have confusion over what they’re saying to each other.
Dove believes “putting these private events” alongside historical events makes the personal and historical equally important. This is seen in one of her most famous works, Thomas & Beulah, which focus on her maternal grandparents.With being a successful poet, Dove has created throughout her works, whether a poem or a play gives “the experience of connectedness [which] gives pleasure, even if what it is connecting us to is a moment of grief” (Arizona Board of Regents). Dove is able to “weave African-American experience into the broader perspective of international culture reflecting drama, commitment to social justice and sensitivity to women's issues” (qtd from The Library of Congress). Dove is a contemporary poet able to create dramatic pieces out of serious topics easy and enjoyable to
The play aimed to convey Sybil Birling as stubborn, unsympathetic and dislikeable character, and I believe that Margot Leicester's portrayal of Mrs Birling was quite successful. In the opening scene, Leicester entered in a floor length, expensive looking grey gown, clearly meant to show off her wealth and power. She entered with a practiced, purposeful gait and straight posture. She held her dress off the floor with her hands, and kept her nose turned up slightly. This immediately gave the impression that she saw herself as superior, and we immediately disliked her.
Consider alternative dramatic functions of the role of Irwin OR Mrs Lintott in The History Boys and their contribution to the comic impact of the play, with close reference to a key scene. She is a whip-smart, caring and motherly senior history teacher who is loved by her students. Her students call her tot or tottie which is very ironic because she is a big-bone woman. Together with Irwin and Hector, she makes sure that the boys will pass the exam. She teaches history to the students as what inscribed on the books and hesitatingly lets Irwin shapes the mindset of the boys for she knows that the boys will not get the Oxbridge scholarship if they are still as innocent as the previous semester.
When Shug is introduced in this story, she thinks she is better than everyone else; she treats Celie almost as though she is her servant. She doesn’t even care that she has intercourse with Mr.____ knowing that Celie is his wife. Shug’s personality is like this because of the glamorous lifestyle she leads as a singer. Towards the middle of the story Shug becomes a lot more understanding. She realizes that Mr._____ has been beating Celie.
Carol Ann Duffy’s poems often relate to the influences and experiences of education, in both positive and negative lights. In Mrs Tilscher’s Class is a poem by Duffy that takes a very nostalgic look back on a year at primary school. We listen to Duffy reminisce about her school years, and are positively informed of Mrs Tilscher’s class. Duffy’s use of sensual language throughout the poem brings the experience to life, so the reader can see, hear and touch the scene Duffy describes. The majority of this sensual imagery is positive, such as “Mrs Tilscher chanted the scenery,” which reminds the reader of the ‘all singing all dancing’ primary school lessons that were so care free.
Moreover, she helps her students to realize their own unique voices. Though she is very strict, Steinbach respects her a lot, and she talks many things in her life to Miss Dennis, including her father’s death. Also, Steinbach feels that she and Miss Dennis have a connection to each other. Then, in the final class, Miss Dennis gives Steinbach a book of poems, which Steinbach really appreciates. At the end of the story, Steinbach learns that Miss Dennis has died, and when she thinks about Miss Dennis, she is not sad but smiling instead.