Even if she was not dressed in high-end designer clothes, she still had a very unprofessional outfit to be interviewing in. I agree with Emily’s summary of her wardrobe – “a frumpy blue sweater and a grandma skirt.” 3) Would Miranda have given Andy a good recommendation? The movie ends on a good note, Miranda giving Andy a positive recommendation at the New York Mirror newspaper. I believe this recommendation was completely out of charter for a woman like Miranda and would not have been the case in the real world. Miranda clearly showed her true self when she organized a coup to save her job.
Despite all these changes, the free- thinking, independent woman has proved to be a durable stereotype. The concept of the disobedient women that opposed any male authority was worked into many different adaptations of the original play and used in other texts. Even though slightly changed and modified through the ages to relate to different societies, the Kate character has survived. The “shrew” idea became a major challenge for any actress offered the role of Shakespeare's Kate and attempt to develop it in an appealing way to the audience of their time. The word shrew as used in the concept of Shakespeare's original play, means a woman with a violent, scolding, or nagging temperament (TCM, fact sheet).
English 220-33 02/26/14 The English believed whenever a female ruled England, she would always bring England to stability from disaster. In the Elizabethean Era, the English had wondrous success in not only political strife but also in women's recognition which came to mainly due to the success of forty long years under The Virgin Queen, Queen Elizabeth's rule. Yet, despite the prominent, female power Queen Elizabeth inspired for women, they were still considered as “second class citizens” and beneath men. Shakespeare, who was respected by the Queen herself, depicted women's successes throughout his career in literature. In the “Merchant of Venice”, Shakespeare introduces the contrast of radical, powerful woman versus the conservative filial woman while also suggesting a woman's restrain or liberation from their stereotype depends on their social class, acceptance for themselves, and ethnicity.
The problem with the confined versus unconfined woman in the medieval period as expressed in some literature of the time is that the unconfined woman is seen as dangerous. She is subverting an older order of gendered behavior and is proving that she can take on the same responsibilities and think on par with her male counterparts. Women who adhere to the narrow roles of wives, mothers, and peaceweavers generally appear as confined. Although this word may conjure connotations of something being done against one’s will, the confined woman of medieval literature appears perfectly happy and gracious to live in such a role. She is not dangerous and poses no threat to the male power structure.
In Gilman’s short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” the 19th century female narrator experiences societal restrictions but does not yet have the confidence within herself to break free and fulfill her ambitions, giving the world all she has to offer. Through the use of the symbols, the wallpaper and the nursery she is confined in, the restrictions on this woman’s ambition are exemplified. Especially in the 19th century before the feminist movement, society restricted many types of people from satisfying their dreams; consequently, these oppressed groups were forced to submit to this dominating force. Gilman writes, “Then in the very bright spots she keeps still, and in the very shady spots she just takes hold of the bars and shakes them hard.” describing the sub pattern, a woman, of the wallpaper. While this woman depicted in the wallpaper is in the light, the view of society, she doesn’t move or rebel; equally, when the woman is in the dark, alone, she resents society and the “bars” it places in front of her.
Nothing like a Radical feminist who sees the injustice on a daily level.. The liberal feminist would be a an extremely sucsessful woman; she may even hold a high position at her place of employment. But she also is aware of her limitations. She would never apply for the position of president- she's lucky to be the vice president. I found it hard to find a certain type of feminism I could relate to.
A Woman’s Portrayal in “To the Troops at Tilbury”, Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130, and The Tragedy of Mariam As the Renaissance began, we find that, much like the ancient days, women gain and then lose rights as the historical and political faces of Europe change. Even during Queen Elizabeth’s rule, as the de facto King of England, she was forced to uphold the standards given to a woman during the time. However, as we see in her speech “To the Troops at Tilbury” Queen Elizabeth also blurred the lines of masculinity and femininity as she to the role of a true king and all the masculine responsibility and strength that came with the title. As a male writer Shakespeare was able to quietly ask for change in society’s view of women in his satirical sonnet 130. Throughout the entire sonnet he mocks the ideas of women’s perfection in the Renaissance, and shows that no woman is perfect.
During the 1800’s literature was increasing in popularity in Victorian England. There was however still many reservations upheld with women writers, presumably on account of societies opinion of the role of women during this time period. In 1847, a revolutionary woman and talented realist writer: Charlotte Bronte, penned the Victorian classic, Jane Eye. It centered on a poor, plain female Bildungsroman, named Jane, growing up in the patriarchy of the nineteenth century English Society. Jane goes against many traditional female archetypes by developing great psychological, intellectual and moral behaviour that is not typical of a woman growing up during these times.
Furthermore, Rita herself sees that becoming a student, would eventually push her out of her comfort zone. Being a midget amongst giants proves to be difficult regardless of her outgoing person and stubborn attitude. One of her vulnerabilities is that she is weak towards authority, she is good at coping with people at her own level or class, however when it comes to authority based figures like students, or her boyfriend, her self confidence seems to be swept away from her feet, she obey them against her will, and dare not talk to them, the only exception is Frank, as they create a complex relationship throughout the play. Furthermore, another weakness, is that she are not certain of who she is, her identity flaw, by calling herself Rita instead of Susan is a clear proof of that. Eventually Rita manages to develop, she actually, through her many lessons with Frank manages to get a grip of who she is, breaks
Bradstreet desired for Puritans to admire her writings as they do Guillaume du Bartas. Bradstreet says that with her “wond’ring eyes and envious heart/ Great Bartas’ sugared lines do but read o’er” (128). Anne wants to be like Bartas, but Bradstreet knows that because she is a woman, her works will never be praised like Guillaume’s. Bradstreet is also envious of the Greeks and their literary accomplishments. Bradstreet also shows her insecurity when she says, “Nor can I, like that fluent sweet tongued Greek” (129).