Margaret Mitchell's Choices

In the study of history, some examples of a primary sources include: diaries, manuscripts, autobiographies, a recordings, and testimonies. When analyzing a primary source one must consider context, identify author, date, type of source. One must also consider when was the source of the of “the Veil” project in the mid 1990’s (Ortiz, 2 ; Valk and Brown, 10). Her story is transcribed in the initial interview, and is also discussed in “The Foundation Was There: Growing up a Girl in the Jim Crow South”, the first chapter in Anne Valk’s and Leslie Brown’s book “Living with Jim Crow”. I will identify historical characteristics of the interview in relation to the topic of study. In addition, I will identify the point of view of the subject and bias in relation to the intended audience and the author’s motive.

The name Billy Mitchell brings many images to mind. To most, he is an American hero and considered to be one of the most influential figures regarding the creation of the modern Air Force. He was a successful aviator in his own right. What many do not know is that his ideas for the future of air power for the United States military were considered insane. Mitchell was a staunch proponent for an investment in air power as he deemed it was the future of warfare, a vision he would eventually be praised for. During his time, however, his views were considered preposterous as the focus was on battle ships and other naval vessels deemed necessary for war. He was seen as egotistical as he dismantled the opinions of anyone who opposed him. His statements and arguments against his superior officers eventually led to his court martial and resignation from the military. Mitchell was recognized posthumously for his contributions to aerial warfare.

The Roaring Twenties also know as a new era which was a great time for a revolution.We think of this “New Era” as a freedom for women. Now women were “breaking down the spheres of Victorian values (Zeitz). ” In 1920, the powerful women's rights movement gave the women right to vote after so many years. Now they started to become more independent and had less restriction put into them.This time period gave rise to the flapper girls who smoke, drank, and had sex as they pleased.Many women became rebels, where they started to wear short dresses and tight bathing suits which exposed their skin, and put makeup on. All these actions taken were considered immoral and disrespectful. The early 20th century was a battle between modernism and

Comparing Hope Leslie or Early Times in Massachusetts and The Scarlett Letter is interesting because at first glance both novels don’t appear to have much in common aside from having a female protagonist and taking place within Puritan society of early America. (keep but not as first sentence). However, despite obvious differences between both novels such as the character presentation of the female protagonists in Hope Leslie who range from the free-spirited Hope Leslie, obedient Puritan Esther, and character of Magawisca as a noble but proud Native American contrasts with the Hester Prynne’s presentation as a shamed but deeply contemplative woman in The Scarlett Letter. The different purposes all these characters each serve in their respective stories begins to show commonality in that Hope Leslie’s Hope, Esther, and Magawisca and The Scarlett Letter’s Hester Prynne all have to overcome the adversity and social expectations with Puritan society so they can follow their hearts and do what they feel is right by relying on their wit, intelligence, and inner strength. By examining how both Hope Leslie and Hester Prynne overcome the challenges they face in their respective Puritain socities it will be easier to observe how these novels presentation of their female protagonist illustrates the gender politics of each text.

The cannonade of the century began as Aunt Pittypat abandoned Scarlett and a very pregnant Melanie to flee to Macon. As Sherman got closer, Melanie got worse, Scarlett stayed with her out of her love for Ashley. Rhett challenged her love for Ashley and eventually asked Scarlett to be his mistress which she outright refused as he was amused by her. This is the first time where Scarlett thinks about loving him and he is only affirmed in his love for her because he knew she would refuse. Weeks passed and Atlanta was deserted all but Scarlett, Melanie, and hundreds of wounded soldiers and refugees. And of course, the day that Sherman decided to press forward would be the day that Melanie went into labor. Scarlett and Prissy delivered the baby as the last of the army retreated from the city. Scarlett had Prissy get Rhett and his horse and carriage. When he did, he asked Scarlett where she wanted to go and she said Tara. Regardless of logic or fear she wanted to go home, like a child wanting their mother. Scarlett is a selfish person never lifting a finger to help anyone unless it’s in her own interests. But she loves Tara selflessly because Tara will always be home. I love and relate to this part so much, because for Southerners home is more than where you live, it is your identity. And the importance of Tara to Scarlett continues on into the book because Tara is where Scarlett’s heart

The Progressive Era was a period of rapid urbanization and industrialization. During this time, there was a huge inflow of immigrants from Europe into the United States, and a sudden rise of population in urban areas. Because of this, many city dwellers were forced to live in slums, and living conditions deteriorated. Poverty, disease, and infant mortality were increasing.

“Woman will always be dependent until she holds a purse of her own.” This a quote by the well renowned Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this research you will learn about her childhood, education and the Declaration of Sentiments and much more about the women’s rights movement. In my research you will learn how impactful Elizabeth Cady Stanton was in history.

Birth control seems to be a fundamental part of people’s lives in this day and age. Some people simply do not want to have children until they feel the timing is right. Others, may never want to have children. It would seem logical to respect their choice and allow them the freedom to decide what is best for themselves. Yet, in the late 18th century the Comstock Act prevented the mailing of any type of contraceptives within the United States (PBS). One brave woman in particular was willing to stand up and challenge not only the Comstock Act but also the idea that contraceptive use is immoral. This woman is Margaret Sanger. Margaret Sanger took a stand for women’s rights by using her writing as a means of education, which challenged government regulations and eventually resulted in a shift in the overall acceptance of birth control.

Elizabeth Cady was the third surviving child, and the second of the five daughters of Margaret and Daniel Cady. She was born November 12th, 1815 in Johnstown, New York. Her mother was from a family with ties to the American Revolution. Her father was a prominent lawyer. Elizabeth was always aware of the gender-based power imbalances. After her older brother died her dad said she should’ve been born a boy every time she succeeded. She learned to play chess, learned to ride a horse, and studied greek with her families minister. She went to Johnstown academy, she won prizes and awards from there. Her dad was still not impressed or satisfied with her. Elizabeth didn’t complete a degree at Troy. She continued to study in her

She shows that its not just men who can make a change in war, but women too. Chisholm's adventures during the war, would have been really outrageous, but she said she was known for doing things like that, she must have built up a character in her time. Her thoughts were, she was young she never thought of death, so it was simple when she took her chance to go into the trenches and 'poked.... around to see everybody was all right..' and when she was invited to go to the advance trenches, which were extremely close to the opposition, 25 yards.

Just as she had been affected by the death of her mother, so was she affected by this. She vowed to provide information to women about contraception.

Joni Mitchell was hospitalized yesterday, after she was found unconscious in her Los Angeles home. The 71-year old was transported to the hospital by paramedics, but she gained consciousness by the time she arrived at the hospital. The Joni Mitchell website has been releasing updates pertaining to the singer-songwriter's condition. "Joni is currently in intensive care in an LA area hospital but is awake and in good spirits," the website reported.

Additionally, the novel “Scarlett,” a sequel to Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind,” continues a story that was already over. Similar to Vince Gilligan’s comments on “Breaking Bad” being about Walter White going from a “good guy” to a “bad guy,” “Gone With the Wind” is not so much a “story of the old south” but a story about selfish and carefree Scarlett O’Hara going from a pampered, childish little girl to a mature,

Scarlett travels to Atlanta with her servant, Prissy after the death of Charles to stay with Melanie, her pregnant sister-in-law. While in Atlanta a battle breaks out and the town is in shambles. Melanie goes into labor.. Scarlett sends Prissy to go and get the Doctor who is caring for the wounded soldiers. Prissy tells Scarlett she can’t go out with all of the canons and shooting, but that she can “birth that baby; I birth babies all the time.” Scarlett goes out and returns without the doctor who is unable to come. In the book, Scarlett despises Melanie and wishes she and the baby would both die; while in the movie Scarlett is portrayed as being somewhat concerned for Melanie.

As the typical Southern Belle, Scarlett O’Hara enjoys the privileges of a well-to-do Southern woman, living a plantation life in the slave-owning South. She is not a champion of social change outright. Her fiery personality is not necessarily a virtue; though her “unladylike” behavior becomes a kind of feminist rebellion against when coupled with circumstances that cast her from a life of privilege to experiences of bitter responsibility and loss, her initial desires as a woman certainly represent superficial interests as a society girl in a society shaped around society; when she is widowed, her concerns are less for the death of her husband than for the damper that requisite public mourning placed on her social life. Scarlett’s “strength” also derives from self-interest; though her character may be endearing, her personality is distasteful. Despite all of this, and despite the fact that Scarlett O’Hara continues to make mistakes, her strong will and ability to rise to life’s challenges endear her and make her an example of an imperfect—utterly human—strong woman.