A Comparison of Gender-Roles in A Dolls House and A Streetcar named De

Gender-Roles in A Doll's House and A Streetcar named Desire   Ã‚   The roles of males and females in our society are subjects that entail great criticism, and have been under scrutiny for as long as a `society' has existed. In analyzing A Doll's House by Henrick Ibsen and A Streetcar named Desire by Tennessee Williams, the effects that gender-roles have on relationships is an evident aspect in both of the plays. The choice of words used by the authors strongly underscores the themes of supremacy, selfishness, inequality, and unmistakably, the roles of men and women in society.    In Act I of A Doll's House, there are many clues that hint at the kind of marriage Nora and Torvald have. It seems that Nora is a doll controlled solely by Torvald. She relies on him for everything, from movements to thoughts, much like a puppet that is dependent on its puppet master for all of its actions. The most obvious example of Torvald's physical control over Nora is his teaching her the tarantella. Nora pretends that she needs Torvald to teach her every move in order to relearn the dance. The reader knows this is an act, and it shows her submissiveness to Torvald. After he teaches her the dance, he proclaims "When I saw you turn and sway in the tarantella - my blood was pounding till I couldn't stand it"(Ibsen 1009), showing how he is more interested in Nora physically than emotionally. When Nora responds by saying "Go away, Torvald! Leave me alone. I don't want all this"(Ibsen 1009), Torvald asks "Aren't I your husband?"(Ibsen 1009). By saying this, he is implyin g that one of Nora's duties as his wife is to physically pleasure him at his command.    Torvald also does not trust Nora with money, which exemplifi... ...tely equal, and if neither men nor women used the power that society gives them based on their sex, then, and only then, could true equality exist in our world.    Works Consulted Ibsen, Henrik. A Doll House (1879). Trans. Rolf Fjelde. Rpt. in Michael Meyer, ed. The Bedford Introduction to Literature. 5th edition. Boston & New York: Bedford/St. Martin's Press, 1999. 1564-1612. Lant, Kathleen Margaret. "A Streetcar Named Misogyny." pp. 225-238 Redmond, James (Editor). Violence in Drama. Cambridge University Press; 1991. Shaw, Bernard. "A Doll's House Again."   Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism.   Detroit: Gale Research Inc., 1979. Templeton, Joan. "The Doll House Backlash: Criticism, Feminism, and Ibsen." PMLA (January 1989): 28-40. Williams, Tennessee. A Streetcar Named Desire. New York: Signet. Original copyright 1947.      

American Flamingo

The Blue Eyed American Flamingo Who ever thought there could be so much emotion and so many qualities in a flamingo? After reading this poem author Pape expresses his feelings and the beauty in a flamingo by using analogies describing the features and the distinct details to such a simple bird. The first sentence in this poem is one of the most important. The first sentence says â€Å"I know he shot them to know them. † (line 1) This may seem like a very simple statement, but Greg Pape makes it very bold and is able to express himself off this sentence, by saying he now knows and understands why Audubon had the passion he did for flamingos.In Greg Pape’s poem â€Å"American Flamingo† he captures John James Audubon’s passionate view of the American flamingo. John James Audubon was an American ornithologist, outstanding artist and author of â€Å"Birds of America† (560). In the long history of writing, poetry has held a very special meaning for a huma n and to allow them to express all of their emotions. The poem â€Å"American Flamingo† combines the mysterious symbols of nature with the inexact emotional language. â€Å"American Flamingo† takes looking at the painting to another level. It was difficult to portray the many emotions Pape was trying to depict throughout the poem.He comes off to be exceptionally stress-free and at ease with life and what he has experienced. â€Å"However; his metaphoric character allows readers of all ages to be able to find a connection with his poetry† (Fitzpatrick). Awesomely, Pape ties several of nature’s incredible elements into his poetry and writing such as; interactions between amazing creatures and their rare or beautiful habitats. On the other hand, He recognizes the high regard he holds for using language in physical representation of objects, animals, people, and places from memories rather than offering abstractions attached to emotion.Pape was a man of very few words he powerfully described life’s minor events and unforgettable memories with metaphorical phrases and simile’s throughout the poem â€Å"American Flamingo† such as â€Å"the jockeys perched like bright beetle on the back of horses pounding down the stretch† (26-29) and â€Å"as they settled down again like a rose-colored fog on the pond† (41-42) Nature and the overlooked side of earth are given notice as Pape creates outstanding pictures with his astonishing words about the images he discovers in this beautiful, enormous world that we live in.Right similar to piece of majestic artwork, â€Å"Pape allows the reader to take a step back and enjoy all of the images that we sometimes take for granted or do not even notice† (Fitzpatrick). Many people just see a flamingo as a beautiful, intriguing, large, rose-pink colored bird that is always standing on one leg. Other than taking it to the next level and looking more in depth at the bird, like John James Audubon does in his painting and Greg Pape does in his poem. Audubon and Pape express the marvelous details to what makes this bird so magnificent.In the poem Pape gives many descriptions of the flamingo and its beauty such as â€Å"I did not know the eyes of the flamingo are blue, a deep live blue. †(2-3) And â€Å"beneath the over-draping feathered monument of the body, between the long flexible neck and the long bony legs covered with pink plates of flesh. † (18-21). Too many people these qualities are not some of the first things noticed when one takes a glance at the overly large bird. Pape and Audubon take describing a flamingo to the extreme.Even if one has never seen a flamingo in real life after reading Pape’s poem an exact image of the magnificent flamingo will be created. As the poem draws to an end Pape states â€Å"the loud flat metallic voice of the announcer fading as the flamingos, grazing the pond water at the far end of the in field, rose in a feathery blush only a few feet off the ground, and flew one long clipped-winged ritual lap in the heavy Miami light, a great swirl of grace from the old world that made tickets fall from hands, stilled horses , and drew toasts from the stands as they settled down again like a rose-colored fog on the pond (30-40). â€Å"American Flamingo† displays a range of bright pieces, often startling many with their generous spirit and frequently linking colorful memories of the past with present moments of indirect understanding or even slightly higher instances of enlightenment. â€Å"Each piece of Pape’s poetry increases readers’ awareness of relationships between nature and humans or between us and others, especially those close to us. As well, readers attain an acute appreciation for the impact of the past and on the present, or the way fragments of stored memories may influence our everyday lives. (Edward) After reading the poem â€Å"American Flamin go† I now have a new found knowledge on flamingos. Pape’s words created a picture perfect image in my head. He sets a tranquil mood with his vivid descriptions of flamingos. My prior knowledge of flamingos was very minimal, but due to Pape’s vivid words and amazing word description, I now know every specific detail about the deep live blue eyed flamingo. Works Cited Byrne, Edward. â€Å"American Flamingo. Souther Illinois Universty Press, 21 Mar 2007. Web. Web. 13 Sep. 2012. . Fitzpatrick, Kelly. Good reads. N. p. , 13 Mar 2011. Web. Web. 16 Sep. 2012. . Pape, Greg â€Å"American Flamingo† Literature for Composition. Eds, Sylvan Barnet, William Burto, and William E. Cain 9th ed. Boston: Longman, 2011. 560-61. Print.

The Impact Of Australian Foreign Policy On The...

Australian foreign policy has undoubtedly been subject to vast changes over the past century, particularly as a response to the increasing role Asia has played in shaping the contemporary global market. Having identified the importance of multilateralism and regionalism, policy continue to be increasingly focused on our geographical position as part of the Asia-Pacific region, and the relationships with our immediate neighbours, as a means to better achieve stability. The word stability in this context does not simply refer one single aspect, but rather encompasses several different areas which are equally important if we are to continue advancing our country in both a domestic and international sense. There are several key areas of policy†¦show more content†¦The 1997 Asian financial crisis reinforced Australia’s growing economic interdependence within Asia, evident through the assistance given to Indonesia, Thailand, and South Korea to help re-establish their econom ies. Regional dynamics largely shifted as a result, contributing to the demise of the Indonesia Suharto administration, and its subsequent transition to democracy. As Indonesia develops itself as a democratic country, there have been more opportunities for the traditionally different nations of Indonesia and Australia to intertwine, seeing an increase in regional policy and greater collaboration on issues of mutual importance. As Indonesian society continues to transform, so has the national interest in global politics. This has seen an increase in regional and global affairs, triggering a growth in environmental activism, and a greater awareness for implementation of crime prevention and migration strategies. Indonesia has strongly supported the inclusion of Australia in the East Asia Summit (EAS), a conference which examines economic, political, security and environmental issues within the region. Conversely, Indonesian society has benefitted from its increasing ties with Australia, allowing it to better develop a relationship with the United States (a close and powerful ally of Australia). Australia’s relationships with

Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is one of the most important systems in the body and responsible for the delivery of oxygen, nutrients and the removal of wastes from cellular and tissue levels. These products are transported within the blood through an interconnected system of blood vessels throughout the body with the heart being the power and force to pump it to the body. With the interaction of the many body systems, the blood is able to be regulated, oxygen and nutrients are able to get to the tissues and cells, and lastly the waste products are able to be excreted and removed. The vascular endothelium is very important in the functioning of the cardiovascular system because of its vast functionality. When the vascular endothelium is in†¦show more content†¦The left one supplies blood to the left ventricle and atrium and the right supplies blood to the right atrium and ventricle. These vessels supply the heart with the oxygen and nutrients that are required to function and s urvive (Sanders, Lewis, Quick, McKenna, 2007, p. 123-124). In the case of an individual with CAD, the most common cause is atherosclerosis. It is a chronic inflammatory reaction in the artery walls with deposits of fatty proteins/lipids and cholesterol (Drake, Vogl, Mitchell, 2015, p. 27). The inflammatory process is a pathological feature that contributes to the stages of atherosclerosis. It is initiated by attracting white blood cells such as monocytes and T lymphocytes to the injury site. The injury site can be caused by risk factors that can contribute to the disease such as; non-modifiable risk factors that include advanced age, men or women post menopause, family history or modifiable risk factors that include hypertension, smoking, diabetes and insulin resistance, obesity, hyperlipidemia and a sedentary lifestyle (Huether McCance, 2008, p. 622). The monocytes mature in macrophages and Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) begin oxidisation. Once these LDL’s have been oxidi sed they penetrate the damaged endothelial lining and gather between the tunica intima and tunica media (two layers of an artery wall), where the macrophages then engulf the LDL’s forming foam cells that accumulate to form lesions called fatty streaks. With damage to the

The Korean War - 1641 Words

During the times of the 1950’s the whole world was in a state of unrest, the downfall of Hitler in Europe had left an enormous swath of land that was half occupied by the allies and half occupied by the USSR(Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) which were communist. On the other side of the world in the pacific theater Japan had succumbed to the force of the United States and was defeated leaving all their conquered territory up for grabs. A specific region of interest that was given up by Japan were the Koreas which were divided into two countries that we know today as North Korea and South Korea. Conflicts erupted between both the communist north and the capitalist south, North Korea invaded South Korea and the United States had to step†¦show more content†¦In North Korea, communism ruled supreme in government and in South Korea a more capitalist approach was prevalent in their government. . The spread of communism didn’t stop and kept its march downward thro ugh the peninsula at a steady pace. â€Å"On June 25th, 1950 75,000 North Korean troops poured into South Korea which kick started the beginning of the Korean War. This lead to a civil war between North and South Korea which was soon brought to international attention when the U.S. came to the aid of South Korea and the Peoples republic of China (PRC) came to the aid of North Korea.†1 The United States agreed that the spread of communism should not be allowed to continue its advance into South Korea, arriving to the decision that military action would be required. The Americans knew that the invasion of South Korea by North Korea was just a mask of the advance of communism into the region. â€Å"In July, just a few months after the wars beginning American troops landed in South Korea to help stop the invading force of North Koreans.†2 The North Korean invasion came as an alarming surprise to American officials. As far as they were concerned, this was not simply a borde r dispute between two unstable dictatorships on the other side of the globe. Instead, many feared it was the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world. It was because of this reason that

Beliefs In The Actions & Teachings Of The Historical Simply Jesus

Question: Write an essay explaining first how Wright tries to show the roots of these beliefs in the actions and teachings of the historical Jesus. Secondly, whether or not you agree with or hold these beliefs, do you find Wrights analysis explaining why and how these beliefs arose to be persuasive? Answer: Nicholas Thomas Wright (Tom Wright) is a renowned British scholar who strongly believes and supports the need of a scriptural presence in respect to visions of theological studies. He has always been a vivid reader of biblical texts which made him worry that evangelicalism has been stretched too much by debates and lines instead of by scripture. In his book, Simply Jesus, he has displayed an entrancing vision of Jesus Christ along with his reason for existence. It has invigorated and diversified the knowledge we had about Jesus in regards to his story and culture of past times. Wright makes a very provocative claim in this book that after around 2000 years of belief, we might be wrong about Jesus. According to (Isbouts, 2012), much confusion has taken place over Jesus Christ, which is partially due to the result of historical and cultural difference, and partially because of what Jesus said and did was unusual in those times. He believes that we have diminished Jesus by trying to fit him into the concept of either a social reformer or Gods personification. In the earlier pages of his book, Wright questions the conservative crusaders as well as liberal cynics by asking them to put down their war weapons and linger on the questions about the real incidents. The writer is successful in identifying how the acts, words, rituals, symbolic phrases deeply influence ideas in Jesuss time. Wright paints a clear picture of Jesuss perfect storm in his own regards to aid us in seeing it with this century eyes. It is the collision of the dreams and hopes of the Jewish, th e Roman magnificent takeover of the universe as well as the wind of God which lead the way for Jesus to come to the rescue of humanity from their predicament. Jesus fits into the role of God when Wright says that He was the one in whose presence, work, and teaching Israels God was indeed becoming king. Teaching statements given by Jesus mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew is quite rich and it gives insights of how Jesus believed in humanity (Anderson, 2012). His intention was not to set theology or teaching doctrines. Rather, he established his teachings along with commandments within his ministry (Matt. 28.20). Jesuss teachings were considered very enigmatic and cryptic by the Christians because they believed that Gods kingdom was coming to stand in a unique way (Harvey, 2012). The writer also observes that the repetitive reminiscence of the exodus was very significant and important for Israel, although they had failed to be the messiah in a violent way. Jesus had been involved in a cosmic war which could be termed as clash of kingdoms but it was not with Greek or Romans. (Duling, 2012) suggests that Jesus is very suited to the role of messiah since he personifies the place where it is considered that earth and heaven meet. His desire solely rested on the thought of Gods kingdom would come on earth as in heaven. The question might arise that if Jesus was Gods King, then why his death took place. Wright concludes that it is only because of his love for his people. The replaced life of loving the innocent one did give the ability to turn around the waves of the cosmic war in his favor. But de ath was not the only answer. Jesuss resurrection was required which not only revives him but also establish the beginning of a new age where he is ideally considered as the Gods King and the world as his kingdom project (Wojciechowski. 2014). Personally, it can be said that Jesus was really just trying to show what God was in real sense and exactly how His Kingdom of Heaven functioned through his miracles and teachings. He believed and preached that love and peace cannot be achieved by violence, bloodshed or conquest. It can only be gained with the true meaning of love, sacrifice, and humility. Sometimes even death. Wright appears to have no conviction in the concept of Rapture where Jesus is believed to return. He seems more like the follower and believer of Amillennialism which rejects the belief of Jesus serving thousand long physical years on the earth. However, it still cannot rationalize the existence of a superior power which is working around this world for the past centuries (Cobb, 2014). Though this does not concern my concept of rapture, I can agree with the notions put across by Wright in his book. The concluding chapter in Wrights book raises a very imminent question - What on earth does it mean, today, to sa y that Jesus is king, that he is Lord of the world? It can be said that the writer goes for a transformed sense of earthly vocation since it is evident that humans play a key role in the project of Gods kingdom. As said earlier, Wright believes that the community of human is confused with the idea of Jesus. Trying to categorize Jesus in any definitive theory is symptomatic of a much larger malaise that we have not allowed Jesus himself to express his part (Ascough, 2012). Yes, it seems that the beliefs we have followed for such a long period of time, that over the years it has become persuasive to our cause. The belief that Jesus still rules our world is a very controversial and challenging idea. People have theocracy which states that priests are the official spokesperson and they tells us from whats right and wrong. Allowing the church to act as the hierarchy and believing that they have the upper hand isnt substantial enough. Christians need to be studying how to make it happen t hat God is King on earth as in heaven. Our faith focuses on Jesus Christ along with all the witness and texts to support Christs life here on earth. Nevertheless, even being a strong believer, we all sometimes have asked ourselves the question in the back of our minds. The question which still remains Who was Jesus, actually and what was his belief? References Anderson, William Angor. The Gospel Of Matthew. Liguori, MO: Liguori Publications, 2012. Print. Ascough, Richard S. "The Triumph Of Christianity: How The Jesus Movement Became The World's Largest Religion. By Rodney Stark. San Francisco: Harperone, 2011. Pp. Vi + 506. Cloth, $27.99.". Relig Stud Rev 38.3 (2012): 173-173. Web. Cobb, John B. "Why Jesus?". Dialog 53.3 (2014): 213-222. Web. Duling, Dennis C. A Marginal Scribe. Eugene, Or.: Cascade Books, 2012. Print. Harvey, Paul. Moses, Jesus, And The Trickster In The Evangelical South. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 2012. Print. Isbouts, Jean-Pierre. In The Footsteps Of Jesus. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2012. Print. Wojciechowski, Micha. "Teachings Of Jesus And Popular Hellenistic Stories". BPTh 7.1 (2014): 43. Web. Wright, N. T. Simply Jesus. New York: HarperOne, 2011. Print.

The book The Age of Empire

The book The Age of Empire: 1875-1914 by Eric Hobsbawm gives a detailed analysis of the late 19th century history. During the time, there were rapid changes towards the idea of imperialism. In the text, the author describes the period as important because it led to the establishment of new empires and political structures.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on The book The Age of Empire specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The book also describes some of the roles played by historians and great thinkers at the time. Hobsbawm identifies two groups of historians during this period. We have some historians who looked forward for ideas and explanations in order to understand much about the present and the future (Hobsbawm 23). The other group of historians looked backward with great nostalgia. The author considers them as less optimistic and only looks backward with nostalgia. These historians only consider the events that hav e taken place in the past. The other group looks forward in order to foretell the events that might take place in our world. This group also examines certain thoughts such as those of religion, imperialism and capitalism thereby understanding what might take place in the coming days. These historians want to be prepared and address any issue as faced in the future (Hobsbawm 87). However, it is agreeable that the two groups of historians helped a lot towards shaping the world as it is today. Those who looked backwards with nostalgia helped conserve some ideas relating to religion, culture and traditions. I personally argue that Hobsbawm belongs to the group that is anxious about the present and the future. The author has examined the present situation as faced in the 19th century and offered possible explanations about what would happen in the future. He examines the progression and optimism of some nations about the future. Hobsbawm belongs to the group that wants to remain prepared in the event of war and conflict. This gives the author an upper hand to understand how future political foundations might look like (Hobsbawm 78). This includes how to promote the idea of capitalism in the future days.Advertising Looking for essay on history? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More The other important discussion is that of liberal bourgeois capitalism. In the 19th century, capitalism became a strong force and thereby it led to the establishment of aristocracy in Europe and the West. As the aristocrats considered themselves powerful, the author addresses the issue of the bourgeois class. This class was becoming powerful day by day. They benefited from the industrial revolution and cheap labor from the peasants. As a result, the class became powerful and eventually resulted in revolutions. The liberal class overthrew the aristocrats from power through massive revolutions (Hobsbawm 98). The wave of capitalism would bec ome stronger than ever before. The countries were now ready to become powerful than ever before. It is also acknowledgeable that the author has presented a convincing argument about the foundation of tradition. At the time when the idea of mass politics was becoming evident, different nations were competing for global attention and power. They combined their quest with culture and tradition.( Hobsbawm 102) The nations wanted to get their own colonies while maintaining their unique traditions and culture. Very soon, there was the global mass politics with more countries trying hard to portray their powers to the world. The nations established different empires while maintaining their unique identity and culture. This would eventually result in global conflicts as prophesized by some historians earlier. Works Cited Hobsbawm, Eric. The Age of Empire: 1875-1914. New York: Vintage Books, 1989. Print. This essay on The book The Age of Empire was written and submitted by user Braydon Wright to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.