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- 1141: George Orwell Wrote 1984 As A Political Statement Against Totalitarianism
- ... century's political hideousness. Although O'Brien says that power seeks power and needs no ideological excuse. He does in fact explain to his victim what this power is ("George Orwell"). Julia is considered a sexual deviant in the oppressed world of 1984. In a normal world sex is free, in 1984 it's a forbidden act only allowed for reproduction purposes to keep the party's numbers constant. Julia has ...
- 1142: The French Lieutenant’s Women: Sara As A Nonconformist
- ... Charles’ change can be cross referenced to the opening quote, “Every Emancipation is a restoration of the human world and of the human relationships to man himself” When Charles goes to the church after his sexual encounter with Sarah he realizes why Sarah was portraying the image of a hoer. He is able to see the rules set by society and, as Fowles depicts Victorian society, sees that society is petty ...
- 1143: The Narrative Of The Life of Frederick Douglas, An American Slave
- ... and they do not hesitate to use them as such. Another example is that Frederick's father was, "whispered… my master was my father [Captain Anthony]" (49). The slave holder was not above satisfying his sexual urges by the usage of black slaves. The book was easily digested and powerful yet Douglass softened the tone by not becoming graphic when he had every right to do so. This was the first ...
- 1144: The Bluest Eye: Quest for Personal Identity
- ... money. Now, get the fuck outta my face!'" (Morrison 156). This extremely embarrassing encounter with his father scars him for life. His only image of a father figure is one who brings pain. Cholly's sexual history starts off painfully as well. His first attempt at sex was scorned, mocked and watched by two white police officers. "The men had shone a flashlight right on his behind . He had stopped, terrified ...
- 1145: Edna's Suicide
- ... Each of the first two hypothetical endings would betray the point of the novel. Edna does not awaken to sex. She is liberated and does become a very sensual woman, but it is not to sexual expression that she wakens. Therefore, all options involving a lover fall short of fulfilling the meaning of her awakening. If she remains married or marries another, this would put her back (in terms of Webb ...
- 1146: Voltaire and Machiavelli
- ... impossible to treat one's relations in a more barbarous manner" (49). The novel also discusses other political injustices such as corrupt judges. Take for examplw, the story of Paquette being forced to become the sexual type of a judge in order to be pardoned for a crime that she did not commit (67). Among other social ills depicted in the novel is that of economic disparity between the rich and ...
- 1147: Charlie Gordon is Algernon
- ... living with his mother, Rose, that was ashamed of him, and would beat him every time Charlie embarrassed the family. Also, the "Old Charlie" would always come into his life anytime Charlie would show any sexual interests towards Alice, or Fay. Charlie was always pre-occupied, "Suddenly, I had the feeling I was being watched," (Keyes 70). As the quote states, Charlie always had the feeling he was being watched by ...
- 1148: Jane Eyre - Miss Temple's Influence on Jane
- ... Not only is “Jane Eyre” a novel about one woman’s journey through life, but Brontë also conveys to the reader the social injustices of the period, such as poverty, lack of universal education and sexual inequality. Jane’s plight and her “dependant” status is particularly emphasised at the beginning of the novel. Miss Temple is the kind and fair-minded superintendent of Lowood School, who plays an important role in ...
- 1149: Fire and Water Imagery In Jane Eyre
- ... used in Wuthering Heights. Imagery can also be used to represent underlying themes of the novel, or to provide dramatic effect and mood. In Jane Eyre, fire imagery has a strong metaphorical significance, representing passion, sexual desire and the heat of emotion and feeling. On a very basic level, one can already note the underlying significance for Brontë's use of fire imagery - fire, as is with the passions, can provide ...
- 1150: The Theme of Love and Loneliness In Great Expectations
- ... wisely sought a partner elsewhere. Biddy and Joe share the same values and are ideal partners. Herbert and Clara, Mr Wemmick and Miss Skiffin and Mr and Mrs Pocket have loving steady relationships. Pip's sexual attraction towards Estella is more romantic ideology than genuine love. He envisions Estella as a captive princess and himself as the heroic knight, only he can awaken love in her heart. Even though Estella tells ...
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