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To some extent The Second Sex (1949) successfully conceptualises womanhood as a social structure and offers a „strikingly original theory of female subjectivity under patriarchy‟ (Okely, 1986: 20). Beauvoir‟s1 statement that „one is not born a woman, but becomes one‟ (1949: 295) draws attention at the difference between biological sex and gender; this distinction can…

The name commedia dell’arte is difficult to interpret. It roughly translates to ‘humor of the artists’, referring to performances by professionals as opposed to amateur performers. This form of theater has been given other names that better reflect its nature and characteristics, including commedia dell’arte all’improvviso, commedia improvviso (improvised comedy), and commedia alla maschera (masked…

Present a clear position throughout the response 3. Present, extent and supports main ideas, but there may be a tendency to over generalize and / or supporting ideas may lack focus Coherence and cohesion 1. Logically organizes Information and Ideas; there Is clear progression throughout. 2. Sees a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there…

How does Stevenson explore the theme of duality in the novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ and how does this reflect the time in which it was written? ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a novella which still captures the interest of readers worldwide. During the 19th…

The poem “My Grandmother’s Hands was written in 1980 by Maria Mazziotti, who was an Italian mother. She seems worried in the poem, we will find out why. Also, what does it have to do with Mothers? She seems to have lost faith in herself, and her way of raising children. The quote: “Did I…

Elements of Christianity in Beowulf Religion plays an important part in the story of Beowulf. Throughout the story you can find many Christian elements. The first element is, that man survives only through the protection of God. Second element is that all earthly gifts flow from God. The last element is that the proper bearing…

A decaying setting, Supernatural beings, and death. These are a few of the common characteristics when met with the word gothic. The idea of Gothic Literature arose from the Middle Ages, inspiring writers to be free of the demonic style of imagination. Gothic Literature is characterized by the elements of insanity, death, and horror that…

John Steinbeck’s book, Cannery Row, vividly portrays the unconventional community of Monterey, California in the 1920s. This street, known as Cannery Row, thrives on the sardine canning industry and serves as a haven for society’s rejects. Steinbeck himself characterizes Cannery Row as “a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone,…

In chapter 15, the chapter before Tom Robinson’s trial, Harper Lee increases tension hugely compared to the previous chapters. She begins to build tension right from the start when Heck Tate turns up with a group of men. This is significant because Scout says that ‘In Maycomb, grown men stood outside for only two reasons:…

Abstract This paper is written on the pentad diagram by Kenneth Burkes’ theory. Within Burkes’ theory he gives 5 different steps to follow such as, the “act” which is states the person who committed the act, what is going on. The “scene” in what is going on and the situation at hand. The “agent” which…