Nella Larsen’s Passing: Did Clare Commit Suicide or Was She Pushed? My thesis is that the death of Clare at the end of Nella Larsen’s Passing though left unclear was caused by Irene pushing Clare out of the window. Reading the book, I know it doesn’t say that Irene pushed Clare out of the window but it seems like there are so many clues that hint that she did. I don’t know whether Larsen intentionally left the ending so abruptly but I just feel as if Irene was the one to do it. Towards the end of the book, after Irene runs into John Bellew, she begins to think about Clare and John divorcing.
Dearest Mr. & Mrs. Lee, I know that this letter is very overdue and most likely unwanted, and may be seen as “a trap to try and convince people” (Sarah Koenig, Serial, Ep. 11, 33:34). I thought, since I have never provided you with my side of the story, you both may get a better understanding as to the reasons why I continue to maintain my innocence for the murder of Hae. Your daughter was a great part in my life, and although my words may mean nothing to you, I hope that you will hear the truth in my version of events and understand that I, too, am a victim in this tragedy. I would first like to discuss the only “hard evidence” that the state has offered in convicting me of this murder; the outgoing phone call on my cell phone to Nisha Inez Butler on the day Hae was murdered.
In that time, Kristine's mother passes away, her brothers become self-sufficient, and her husband dies leaving her nothing, no money, no children, "not even any sorrow or grief to live upon" (6-7). Nora also marries for money however, she does so for selfish reasons; as dictated by the society in which she resides, since a woman is seen in a subservient position during the Victorian Era. Nora was used to being spoiled and treated as Torvald's "doll wife, just as at home I was Papa's doll child" (67). Therefore, Nora is not bitter over her situation and actually thrives in the knowledge of her secret over Torvald and, her perceived, subsequent brighter future. After ten years, Nora believes she has everything exactly the way she has planned it; enough money to repay her debt, Torvald's never finding out about the loan, and living happily ever after.
Short Answers 1. Yes, Cora Crowley (“Crowley”) does show that she was threatened with physical injury because the nature of the risk and the distance between Crowley and Sybil when Sybil was shot placed Crowley in the “zone-of-danger”. 2. Yes, Crowley’s observation of Sybil’s death was a proximate cause of her emotional distress inflicted by the negligent act of Sarah O’Brien because, prior to the incident, Crowley had never been hospitalized, diagnosed as “clinically depressed”, or missed work like she has since the incident. 3.
These characters are Marilyn and Barton. As the story starts, Marilyn is very selfish and demanding. She says “But you can’t--- if you make me leave the ship, I’ll die.” (11) All she does is think about herself and her consequences and nobody else, not even Gerry. Towards the end, she realizes that if she doesn’t choose to take her own life, Barton, herself, and 6 other people from Group 1 will also have to die. She said “I’m ready,” (21) right before she stepped out.
From the governess’ manuscript, how far away the ghost was from her, makes this account both unreliable and self important. For the Governess to be sure that Quint was looking directly at her, would have been difficult yet James includes this short passage, suggesting this interpretation of her. A second quotation from the novella, also suggesting the governess’ self importance is the following, “the extraordinary flight of heroism the occasion demanded of me” in reference to the sightings of the ghosts around Bly. Of course as the reader is aware, the governess has shown no real “heroism” at this point in the novel and has simply seen the ghosts, making this statement laughable; James often expresses ludicrous words from the governess, particularly in her monologues, where her thoughts are seen by the reader. Seeing herself as so important, “extraordinary” and
Regardless of what might have happened over 10 years ago, doesn’t change the fact that she took another human beings life who just happens to be her own flesh and blood. There should be absolutely no sympathy for a murderer yet people are still trying to see her side of the story, as if it matters. Being a mom of a one year old and three year old, it is unthinkable and disgusting to know another mom could do such a terrible crime. I know things like this do happen but I just cannot wrap my head around what could possibly be worth ending your child’s life for? Nothing will ever mean more to me than having my beautiful daughters with me close to my side for the rest of my life.
Helen Sumner, a mother of an unborn child, lies at Mercy Hospital in a comatose condition and is drawing a lot of unnecessary attention. Some (like journalist, Marcia Keaton) believe that Helen is dead and needs to be taken off life support immediately, which Keaton admits is keeping her alive. There are differing opinions on this situation and I feel the need to share my own. Marcia Keaton makes her views on this situation known by expressing her thoughts as it is. She doesn’t sugar-code any of the message and neither will I. Keaton’s main argument for taking Helen off the life support is that it costs too much money and the money can go to better causes than saving the unborn child’s life.
Susan B. Anthony also opposed abortion, which she saw as another instance of a "double standard" imposed upon women. In the nineteenth century, the decision to undergo an abortion was very often decided by men. There were none of the standard contraceptive options available to women today. Antibiotics had yet to be invented, and abortion was a life threatening and unsanitary procedure for the woman. Anthony wrote that "when a woman destroys the life of her unborn child, it is a sign that, by education or circumstances, she has been greatly wronged,” Susan B. Anthony encouraged women to register to vote and then vote, using the Fourteenth Amendment as justification.
Daisy didn’t even think about that woman. She was only scared that her social status will be affected by this incident. Daisy even left after the car accident and let Gatsby take all the blame for her. Daisy played a major role in Gatsby’s death. Tom was also involved in Gatsby’s death.