Death And The Women Of Sugar Hill

In the novel, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, death is a recurring figure throughout it. Her death in this novel affects the meaning of the work as a whole, and contributes to the whole meaning of the book. She is shown as shy and gentle in this book, and she stays that way throughout. She is an example to her sisters and mother by the way she handles things and is easy tempered.

Danticat is wanting the reader to be aware of the women’s suffrage still happening in the world. Even though they themselves may not be experiencing it, the injustice displayed upon women is a real thing. She stated in the article that “my grandmother was an old country woman who always felt dis-placed in the city… where we lived and had nothing but her patched-up quilts and her stories to console her,” (Danticat). The stories shared between Danticat and her grandmother are forever etched into her memory. Since death was such a commonality, Danticat was not even fazed when her grandmother passed. The fact of the emotionless death alone should shed a light on the terribleness of the situation. Death should never be an everyday thing.

One of the most universal symbols of beauty is the flower. Their delicate buds hold such great beauty, while being so fragile and temporary. Despite their magnificence, flowers must remain stationary. It is a prison, yet no one thinks beyond the simplicity of a pretty flower. Like women, flowers are seen at face value without any concern for the lack of freedom, opportunity, and expression they have. Women are meant to be seen just how society expects and not any other way. In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, female characters face the serious consequences of societal expectations and views on sexuality. Gabriel Garcia Marquez uses the motif of flowers to symbolize women and their virginity to demonstrate the confinement of women in society.

He is the reason for the prosperity of Eatonville, he is hope, an envied and intimidating figure for the colored folks there and Janie is his wife. In reality, behind closed doors, it is not like that. He is oppressive towards her and hinders her from being the blossoming flower she always wanted to be. As tis passage develops, Janie’s opportunity to once again blossom eventually occurs through his death. “Poor Jody!”

The theme death has always played a crucial role in literature. Death surrounds us and our everyday life, something that we must adapt and accept. Whether its on television or newpaper, you'll probobly hear about the death of an individual or even a group. Most people have their own ideas and attitude towards it, but many consider this to be a tragic event due to many reasons. For those who suffered greatly from despair, living their life miserably and hopelessly, it could actually be a relief to them. Death effects not only you, but also those around you, while some people may stay unaffected depending on how they perceive it.

The American Psychological Institute states that the current divorce rate is around forty to fifty percent for first marriages and even higher for second and third marriages. The upward trend of divorce rates in America has many Americans concerned about the decreasing emphasis on commitment and family values that often results from divorce. In Zora Neale Hurstons’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, the protagonist, Janie, experiences three marriages, one of which ends in divorce and the other two in death. Many readers may question the values of Janie and her seemingly ‘gold- digger’ Nanny as they both seem to be chasing the unattainable, a perfect marriage with a rich husband. As the novel plays out, the reader goes deeper into Nanny and Janie’s values and how they affect Janie’s three marriages. In the article “The Death of Janie Crawford: Tragedy and the American Dream in Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Darryl Hattenhauer correctly identifies Nanny as someone who would want Janie to follow her dreams in Zora Neale Hurston 's Their Eyes Were Watching God; meanwhile, Hattenhauer incorrectly believes that Nanny would not want Janie to marry Jody.

In the book, The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall, written by Katie Alender, I chose the scene of where all the ghosts are set free, Delia is smiling and the car of her family is driving away in the background. I chose to add the detail of her parents in the background driving away because it symbolizes something. That detail symbolizes that Delia has accepted the fact that her family is no longer part of her life, and she is willing to move on with her other ghost friends. I was hesitating on whether I should do another scene which also has a huge affect on me. The other scene was a scene of Delia looking at her dead body outside the window.

Love also becomes an important aspect, each thrive for passion and affection from others and have someone they confide in. Holden places deep care into his younger sister Phoebe because they connect on many levels, both as childlike mind and in interest. He also longs for closure towards his deceased brother Allie. Holden worries about his parents thoughts, he respects them. He is concerned about his mother’s reaction to getting kicked out of yet another school. The only two people he feels he has truly connected with are his sister and Allie, often in times of need they are the first he contacts. Throughout his cycle of depression he talks aloud to Allie. (Quote: Holden: “I felt so depressed, you can't even imagine. What I did, I started talking, sort of out loud to Allie. I do that sometimes when I get very depressed.”) He shows he cares about Phoebe by constantly wanting to call and chat with her; he often talks about her. On the contrary he contradicts himself by finding an excuse to not call, or to not visit. By isolating himself he also goes against himself because he

In “Lives of the Dead”, O’Brien’s own innocence is preserved through the memory of Linda, a memory that remains untarnished by the inevitable corruption that results from life. O’Brien’s writings “save Linda’s life. Not her body--her life” (236). Storytelling and memories preserve the value of Linda’s existence while simultaneously allowing O’Brien to process death and destruction in a way that maintains a degree of optimism regarding his own life and future. Juxtaposing the images of body and life emphasizes his desire to save the idea of Linda while accepting the loss of her physical presence. O’Brien rejects the idea of death as absolute and final; instead he suggests that “once you are alive, you can never be dead” (244). Linda’s death solidifies her importance in O’Brien’s own development; she teaches him about life and real love as much as in death as in life. O’Brien’s paradoxical statement defines the lasting impact of Linda on him; her presence in his stories keeps her alive through memory; memories that even her death

The trust built between two or more people is fragile, especially when it comes to teenagers. To experience something such as a sudden death of a loved could cause isolation and the bond between the two would be heavily traumatic. In order to demonstrate this idea, we can see through Holden how being isolated prevents him from emotionally forming a trusting connection with the people he cares about.

The conversation to redefine gender roles is often dominated by polarized extremes. In As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner explores the social and psychological effects of the traditional southern female gender role with the character Addie Bundren. Through Addie’s narrative, Faulkner presents the struggles of a woman as she lives the oppressive consequences of expressing her sexuality: childbearing and motherhood. The same consequences are reflected in the destruction of the life of Addie’s unwed daughter, Dewey Dell. Through these women’s stories ,Faulkner reveals the damaging effect of institutional patriarchy in women’s lives as storyteller rather than feminist.

Holden felt a need to isolate himself, he also had a need to love.  He

The sorrowful and unpredictable realization of denial and loss can slowly tear down even the strongest willed individuals. In the twisting tales of “A Rose for Emily” and “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” the recurring theme of denial continuously reminds the reader that life is precious and to never take anything for granted. William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” focuses on the life and death of Emily Grierson. Although the story begins with her death, the details of her life are revealed through several elements. Emily is ultimately “jilted” by the man she falls in love with, Homer Barron, and poisons him to ensure a lifelong commitment. A similar theme appears within Katherine Anne Porter’s “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” Ellen Weatherall, is on her deathbed as the story begins. The narrator discusses Granny’s life and the struggles she faced in the past. As Granny lays upon her deathbed, she recalls all the things she has to do and all the chores she has left undone. She also remarks the element of surprise at the fact that death has come upon her. Not only do these two stories repeatedly use elements such as symbolism and foreshadowing the authors create a relatively similar theme that not only delivers a powerful message but is a timeless classic.

Even if she did, she loses touch with reality by refusing to let go of her early adulthood.  She has repeated these stories so much that she finds them to be completely true.  Its almost like she refused to grow up with the times, especially once things got harder.       Although Amanda appears to often be stuck in the past, without any idea of reality, she bounces back and forth.  She first says to Laura, "I know so well what becomes of unmarried women who aren't prepared to occupy a position.  I've seen such pitiful cases in the South-- barely tolerated spinsters living upon the grudging patronage of sister's husband or brother's wife. . . encouraged by one in-law to visit another"  (1871).  When discussing the future, she seems to be very inept, clear, and very much realistic.  However, next she completely falls back into illusion when talking about Laura's gentleman caller.  She unrealistically reminds Laura that her 'defect' can overshadowed by simple charm.  She refuses to let Laura refer to herself as crippled (1872).  Not only is Amanda refusing to live in the reality, she is denying Laura the opportunity to be realistic about her disability.

“The Dead” by James Joyce is a story with many literary elements. With one of those elements being theme. The theme of this story is the ideology that portrays male dominance over women. This is something that is continually expressed through the main character, and his relationship with women. Like other stories in the “Dubliners” series, this will result in the main character to have an epiphany and accept the consequences for his choices.