Discuss the representation of the north and south of England, in the channel 4 episode of "wife swap" featuring the Sprys and Bardsleys. 'Wife swap' is a recent programme broadcast on Channel 4 where two wives with different families move
Lesley Lock Mrs Gould Media Essay Discuss the representation of the north and south of England, in the channel 4 episode of "wife swap" featuring the Sprys and Bardsleys. 'Wife swap' is a recent programme broadcast on Channel 4 where two wives with different families move into one another's home for a few weeks. It attracts 5, 000, 000 views. I am going to look, in particular, at the episode starring the Spry family and the Bardsley family. Interestingly, these families are portrayed as very different. The Spry's are from the South of England and the Bardsley's are from the North. In this essay, I am going to discuss the representations of the North and South by looking at the typical stereotype s people instantly associate North and South with, question why perhaps people assume these views and how they obtain them. Representation is the way people, places, issues and situations are portrayed in the media. A stereotype is a repeated representation. In the episode I am looking at of 'Wife swap' the North and South of England is constantly being represented. Everyone has a stereotype formed of what they believe the North and South are like. When I think of the North I think of poor education, men with beer bellies- very manly and sort of rough looking, domestics - wife looking after lots of children, pubs, socialising, lots of gossiping, children playing on the streets,
From the time of his birth, in December of 1891, to his death in 1980, Henry Valentine Miller succeeded in leaving a lasting impression on the world through his writing.
"Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself."(Henry Miller, 1891-1980) From the time of his birth, in December of 1891, to his death in 1980, Henry Valentine Miller succeeded in leaving a lasting impression on the world through his writing. Whether he was on "the early streets of sorrow" in his hometown on Brooklyn, NY, or struggling in the rich cultural landscape of Paris, France, Miller was able to capture the essence of the places he had lived. Henry Miller was born to first generation German-American parents in New York, New York. His mother, Louise, was unaffectionate and abusive towards him and his mentally disabled sister; his father, Heinrich, was a heavy drinker. Despite his family problems, Miller thrived in school and graduated second in his class from Brooklyn's Eastern District High School in 1909. He tried attending classes at the City College of New York but dropped out after two months subsequent to learning that Spencer's "Faeiree Queene" was part of his required reading. He still stood by his decision years later, "to think that this huge epic is still considered indispensable reading in any college curriculum! Only the other day I dipped into it again, to reassure myself that I had not made a grave
the Wife of Bath
Rita Ziade Professor Wendy Fairey September 11, 2001 Women in general think that they want control. In fact, we thrive on the desire to have it. We feel as though without it, we're lost. The question is, if we've finally figured out what we want, why are we still so unhappy? Is it because we'll never be satisfied? Is this yet another thing we've manufactured in order to show that we can indeed enforce our strength on the world? Or have we fooled ourselves to believe this is what we want just because we're too afraid to admit that perhaps true happiness will never be achieved? In Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, the reader sees the Wife of Bath as an "accomplished" wife who understands what women want and knows just how to get it. However, after five husbands, she's still searching for something. Whether she wants another husband to conquer, as a cure for her boredom, or a new notch on her belt, we see the Wife of Bath as a woman brought down by her own false sense of power. It's pointed out early in the Wife of Bath's Prologue that she is a woman who has been married five times. She has married old men who were incredibly wealthy, as well as young men who satisfied her appetite for something virile and exciting. This, of course, doesn't include the men she's had extramarital affairs with. She uses sex as a weapon, realizing how men are weak with it.
Do you agree that a citizen's wife in Athens had a miserable life?
Do you agree that a citizen's wife in Athens had a miserable life? For Against They were hidden away from other men Being kept from other men gave protection They had no opportunity to socialise Some activities allowed women to meet other women (religious activities, family events) They had no choice in marriage They were not constantly in contact with their husband and were more in less in charge of the oikos in his absence The dowry belonged to the husband Always had protection from dowry They were a sort of possession/They had no career They always had something to do No political power e.g. no rites to appear in court They could be aloof from political Activities Not valued by husband They had no financial activities They were stuck in the house all day They did have the freedom of the courtyard They had the same routine every day They saw what they had to do as their duty Many of their tasks took a long time Slaves could do the worst jobs They weren't allowed to take part in the symposium They knew no other life so they would see it as normal for women They only ever dealt with slaves and children They were more highly respected if they had a son All their tasks were long and laborious Some women were educated at home In Athens the wives of citizens led a very different life than the wives of today lead. Some people may see their lives as
What makes these chosen stories Thrillers?
What makes these chosen stories Thrillers? Introduction It is very difficult to write what makes a typical thriller, as there are many genres before the word thriller, but one of the most common factors throughout all of these genres is that a thriller thrills the reader as they are reading. The most classic thrillers are murder mystery thrillers such as Silence Of The Lambs. The six stories I have read are The Pedestrian By Ray Bradbury, Miriam by Truman Capote, Marihuana And A Pistol by Chester B.Himes, One Ordinary Day, With Peanuts by Shirley Jackson, The Catbird Seat by James Thurber and Button, Button by Richard Matheson. The three stories I have chosen to write an essay on are Miriam by Truman Capote, Marihuana And A Pistol by Chester B.Himes and Button, Button by Richard Matheson. The thrillers that I have chosen are psychological thrillers as they focus on the workings of the character's mind and mental state throughout the story, some of the stories have a touch of extreme violence which makes the story also have a touch of an action thriller. What makes these thrillers are that they attract the reader by building the story up by using the characters and leaves the reader wanting to know more by keeping them thrilled. Miriam by Truman Capote Truman Capote's thriller Miriam is about a middle-aged woman called Mrs Miller, who lives alone. She decides to go to
Discuss Chaucer's use of irony in the General Prologue of the Canterbury Tales.
Discuss Chaucer's use of irony in the General Prologue of the Canterbury Tales. Chaucer uses three main comical techniques to portray those characters that he wishes to satirise. Few of the pilgrims are presented entirely by listing visual details, as in the case of the Yeoman; the main method, especially in satirical portraits, is to describe with enthusiasm and admiration all those features of which the victim himself is particularly proud. This task is made easier by the use of two different characterisations of 'Chaucer' - Chaucer the poet and Chaucer the pilgrim. While Chaucer himself may not respect or admire many of the characters' traits, Chaucer the pilgrim regularly praises his fellow travellers on traits which do not deserve to be praised and therefore the foolish pilgrims give themselves away. An example of this method is during the portrait of the Monk, whose masculinity, fine horses, supple boots and diet are remarked on with approval by Chaucer. Again in the description of the Prioress this method is evident: "Ful semely hir wimpel pinched was;" And "Ful fetis was hir cloke, as I was war", Both admire the beautiful dress of the Prioress and earlier on in the portrait Chaucer goes into great detail on the subject of her table manners. Chaucer appears to be very impressed by her glamorous looks and the appearance of a romantic rapport, however this is
In this essay I am examining the three short stories "Turned" written by Charlotte Perkins Gillman in 1911, "To Please His Wife" by Thomas Hardy in 1891 and "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr in 1887.
ESSAY In this essay I am examining the three short stories "Turned" written by Charlotte Perkins Gillman in 1911, "To Please His Wife" by Thomas Hardy in 1891 and "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr in 1887. "Turned" is about an educated and conscious woman Mrs. Marroner and her relationship with her husband and her response and attitude towards an innocent girl who was exploited by Mr. Marroner. "To Please His Wife" tells about an over ambitious and jealous woman Joanne who lost her husband and children on sea. "An Alpine Divorce", a story of an unhappy marriage life of Mr. Bodman and Mrs. Bodman which ends with a dramatic twist. The content of these stories are family centred themes focussed on wife and husband relationship in particular and the status of women in the society in general. The styles of presentation are interesting. "Turned" is set in an urban environment where people have more opportunities to educate and more social exposure and interaction. Mrs. Marroner came to know that her husband had an illicit relationship with Gerta who was their servant. Until that time Mr. and Mrs. Marroner's married life was very good and romantic. They loved each other. They cared for each other. While going on business trip Mr. Marroner told the girl Gerta '' Be good to your mistress, Gerta... I leave her to you to take care of. I shall be back in a month at latest''. Mrs.
The character of Alison in 'The Miller's Tale'
What do we learn from Chaucer's description about the character of Alison? The character of Alison in 'The Miller's Tale' is portrayed as the perfect vision of sexual desire. Her husband the carpenter, their lodger Nicholas and the parish clerk Absolon are all in various forms of pursuit of her throughout the tale, while Alison's role is little more than to observe their efforts. Her actions throughout the tale are far from moral, and so her initial description is important in portraying the kind of character with whom the reader is to be acquainted. She is shown as physically desirable, well groomed and enigmatic, in the sense that she is more mischievous than she seems. The description shows Alison to be the embodiment of female sexuality, making the ridiculous actions of the other characters more justifiable. The most obvious aspect of the description of Alison is that she is sexually desirable to men. While it is Chaucer who is writing the description, he is writing as though the Miller is describing her, and through the way in which Alison is described, it becomes obvious that the Miller is attracted to her. He begins the description at her "ceint", starting the image of her at her girdle, somewhere below her waist. It then moves to her "barmclooth", continuing to hover around her lower body, describing how her "goore" lies upon her thighs and buttocks, her "lendes".
Discuss the main themes of the story, in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's
Discuss the main themes of the story, in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" The short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" is about a woman who is suffering from depression (probably post-natal) and a nervous breakdown. Whilst trying to recover in an isolated country house, her condition deteriorates as her paranoia takes over. Her condition is not helped by the fact that her husband has forced her to inhabit a room with irritating features, namely the wallpaper. The story contains themes of entrapment, resignation, paranoia and the male domination of the time. The story was written in 1892, before women had gained the right to vote. Stetson was a keen women's right campaigner and felt that blatant male dominance was wrong. It was written eight years after Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Charlotte Stetson at the time) was, herself, suffering from post-natal depression. Stetson was, at the time, told to rest one hour after every meal, only have two hours of intellectual life a day and never to touch pen, brush or pencil again. This was described as the 'rest' cure. Stetson had always been a very creative person and so she felt stunted by her husband's prescribed cure. She said later on in her life that this 'cure' was so bad that she was left to live a 'crippled life'. She wrote "The Yellow Wallpaper" to show how 'destructive such attitudes to women could be.' So this story
The General Prologue - The Canterbury Tales
The General Prologue The most popular part of the Canterbury Tales is the General Prologue, which has long been admired for the lively, individualized portraits it offers. More recent criticism has reacted against this approach, claiming that the portraits are indicative of social types, part of a tradition of social satire, "estates satire", and insisting that they should not be read as individualized character portraits like those in a novel. Yet it is sure that Chaucer's capacity of human sympathy, like Shakespeare's, enabled him to go beyond the conventions of his time and create images of individualized human subjects that have been found not merely credible but endearing in every period from his own until now. It is the General Prologue that serves to establish firmly the framework for the entire story-collection: the pilgrimage that risks being turned into a tale-telling competition. The title "General Prologue" is a modern invention, although a few manuscripts call it prologus. There are very few major textual differences between the various manuscripts. The structure of the General Prologue is a simple one. After an elaborate introduction in lines 1 - 34, the narrator begins the series of portraits (lines 35 - 719). These are followed by a report of the Host's suggestion of a tale-telling contest and its acceptance (lines 720 - 821). On the following morning the
