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    still allows for progress and development within the country.     As Imperialism developed during the 19th century so did nationalism. The idea of building nation-states engulfed the globe which closely became linked to imperialism. As nationalism was beginning to be built, expansion was required for the process of nation building which brought that idea of imperialism. Throughout the 19th century imperialism became a facilitated widespread movement as mentioned in the textbook Worlds Together, Worlds

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    During the 19th century European and American women lived during a time in which was characterized by gender inequality. In the beginning of the century, women enjoyed only a few of the legal, social, or political rights that we now take for granted: they could not vote, and were barred from institutions of higher education. Women were expected to remain obedient to their fathers and husbands. Occupational choices were also tremendously limited. Middle- and upper-class women generally remained home

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    The creation of gunpowder goes back to the late 19th century during the late tang dynasty. Gunpowder was created accidentally by the Chinese while creating a potion for the pursuit of immortality, the Chinese added gunpowder as one of the FOUR GREAT INVENTIONS. Gunpowder also brought new inventions to the 19th century. It brought new technology for military wise, a new type of warfare developed. Gunpowder empires began to develop known as the ottoman, Safadi, and Mughal. They were among the most

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    about the connection between the subjects, the audience and the performers. Looking at the first angle of Madison triangle is the performers – who embody and enact the data. The performers in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly reappeared in the 19th century of England – the Victorian era. Victorian era is a period of prosperity; their fashions are extremely exaggerated, ostentatious look with tight corsets and colorful dresses. And women skin appears to be fairly pale to get the most ladylike as

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    psychology, Elsa’s personality in the first half of the film (until she runs away to the mountains) can best be described in terms of dispositions which remain consistent, and social/cultural adaptations from living in Arendelle, Norway in the mid-19th century. Queen Elsa’s

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    Huck forms a close bond with Jim, who was a slave, during the 1830s to 1840s this friendship would have been seen as forbidden and inappropriate due to the racist view of the 19th century society. Huck allows Jim his own view and opinion as Jim explains how ‘I doan k’yer what de wider say, he warn’t no wise man nuther’ unlike most Huck listens to what Jim has to say instead of dictating to Jim. Also the fact that Jim judges somebody

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    The film ‘This is England’ from 1983 is based on writer and director Shane Meadows’ own experience as a youngster. In the 19th century Britain was transformed from an agricultural to a modern industrial country. Conversely, in the 20th century Britain lost much of her economic and political power. The trailer ‘God’s Own County’ by Francis Lee, is about this young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex. Both films are about immigration and integration.

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    Helmer is described as being “frightfully strict” and speaks in moral platitudes, much like Adam, such that Nora must have “no debts” and must “never borrow”, showing how he has been forced into playing the role of a 19th century gentleman. Interestingly, Helmer is also shown to play the role of the host where Dr. Rank dines every night with him and Mrs Linde visits over the Christmas period, however when they are off stage he describes Linde as a “bore” and merely refers

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    In late 19th century Louisiana, sexism and racism are highly prevalent in society. An orphaned child, Desiree, falls in love with Armand who is the owner of a plantation. After they marry, Desiree gives birth to a boy who will carry on Armand’s name. When it shows that the boy has dark skin, Armand’s pride hinders his love for his family. Kate Chopin displays the theme of pride through the use of color, conflict and imagery in her short story “Desiree’s Baby”. Chopin’s use of color is very symbolic

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    The creation myths/stories from around the world such as the stories of Genesis from Christianity, Prometheus from Greek myth made in the attempt to explain their unknown origin and Mary Shelley’s story of Frankenstein express cultural values from the society they originate, some of which show similarities. In addition to these cultural values these stories set up a relationship between the creator and the creation, and with it their views and obligations to one another. Furthermore, these myths

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