An Ideal Husband

the position of a woman in the household - she was to please her husband by looking pretty and clever, while the husband was the one who could control her and give her allowances (the wife was subservient to her husband). In 19th century Norway patriarchal ideals were greatly supported by the people and women had almost no political or economic power - upon marriage, every single property a woman owned was passed on to the husband. Similar to Nora, the only job of a Victorian woman was to look after

On one hand Female goddesses also act as a powerful role models for Hindu women by setting an example of how the ideal Hindu woman must be. Goddesses such as Devi and Parvati were usually seen as consorts of the male Gods. These goddesses inspire women to diligently serve their husbands while still following the dharmas set for them by their caste and society. In a sense, the Goddesses’ beauty, grace, and even charismatic behavior is expected by the married women in the Hindu society. Some goddesses

is, and so on. For example in the cartoon "Magic Mirror Shop" by Chris Maddon. Which has a two sets of mirros side by side. There is a label above saying "The mirror that reflects the INNER you" and the other set states "Mirrors that refelct the ideal you" the inner you mirror it's showing your true inside. How you are chubby you don't spend time getting presentable/ ready. you’re careless, because people hide what's going on inside with being fake or more said dressing and presenting themselves

compare her institution of marriage. The ideals of women were positioned as housewives, reproduce kids, and please their husbands. On the other hand, men’s position is to be dominant of the relationship. Due to society, the narrator couldn’t handle much what society wants her to be. The woman behind the wallpaper which is a reflection of how she sees herself escaping from her struggles. Throughout the novel, the narrator uses her imagination to escape her husband and society that they put her in.

R.K.Narayan is a well-known Indian writer whose literary works bring many new ideas and much new character in Indian English literature that stands as a model to many writers as well as many readers also. My paper represents the importance of women characters in R.K.Narayan’s ‘The Dark Room’. R.K.Narayan in his novel portrays the condition of the women in the contemporary social context. He portrays the suffering of them in daily life. He feels sympathy for them. He also shows how important their

Treated as servants, by their husbands, marriage equals subservience. Classical Hindu laws focus almost exclusively on women as wives, emphasizing how women should behave toward men. When I say equality of women, I refer to equal roles within Hindu marriages. “The basic rules for women

Many people believe that the women in their country are unequal and treated very poorly, yet they are very idealized. In India “The ideal woman” lives a happy life with her satisfied husband and with children of their own (Medhi). Stated by Indira Sharma and other authors who helped, “the primary duty of the woman is to be subservient/loyal to the husband/his relatives and her children.” A good woman has three important aspects upon herself; restricts her own personal mobility, effaces her sexuality

American history the role of the First Lady has evolved from hostess and volunteer, to activist, than reformer. Now, the First Ladies are in charge of their own political agenda, as well as, providing support for their husband. In the year 1789, Martha Washington, along with her husband, set the precedent for the First Families. Martha was to define the role of the First Lady and set the unofficial duties.

foil to accentuate qualities within its main characters. An important character who acts as a foil is Christine Linde. As the play progresses, Christine Linde acts as a foil to Nora’s character through her development from an object of pity to Nora’s ideal for herself. Through the foil, insight can be gained into the inner workings of the main character and also to foreshadow the actions of other characters; thus making the minor character more complex than the protagonist. By comparing two characters

and they often conveyed ideas on their society and their positions in it though literature. In Mary Robinson’s satirically ironic The Natural Daughter, she does just that by narrating the life of Martha, a young woman who rebuffs societal notions of ideal ladyhood and instead commits to being her "self." When we first meet Martha, she is traveling with her overbearingly pompous father, resigned mother, and idyllic younger sister. "Julia