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In his novel “As I Lay Dying” William Faulkner the job of narrator is divided amongst a large number of character both Bundren and non-Bundren. Through the novel each of the narrator is given a chance to express their own view of how a situation went or how it looks. Now while the main number of narrators are members of the Bundren family the family is comprised of the least reliable narrators. In fact the best sources of information in the story usually come from narrator’s outside the family.

children in their families, gives way to literary representations of assertive, self-supporting, tenacious, and strong- willed women who assume control of their lives and circumstances” (Rivera, “Border Crossings and Beyond”). In the short story Woman Hollering Creek, Cleófilas is defenseless in an abusive marriage. By writing about voiceless woman like Cleófilas, Cisneros paves the way for the woman like the narrator in “His Story” who doesn't give into culturally inscribed gender roles. It's important

In Langston Hughes poem, “Life is Fine”, the speaker encounters various situations where he seems to question his life. He often has suicidal thoughts within the poem creating a somber and depressing tone. The tone shifts at the volta, where the speaker has a realization about life. The speaker then becomes happy and cherishes life. Within the poem, Langston includes many poetic devices and heavy repetition to spice up his work as a whole. The author, Langston Hughes, was born in 1902 and lived

quilts and a creek, what could these three things possibly have in common? They are all symbols of love, freedom, family and legacy. In “The Gilded Six Bits” by Zora Neale Hurston the coins represent Joe and Missie Mae’s relationship. In “Women Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros the creek represents a bridge to the past and the future for Cleofilas. In “Use” by Alice Walker the quilts represent family legacy and what happens when families disagree about that legacy. In “The Six Gilded Bits” we

with an independent will”. There are many literary works that illustrate stories about freedom and how sometimes to get that freedom one needs to do something or it naturally comes. The short stories “Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin and “Woman Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros illustrate this idea of freedom. Both of these stories have different characters with different backgrounds, but they share something in common. Both women have to face some difficult moments concerning their marriage and

Writing in the 20th century was great deal harder for a Chicano then it was for a typical American at this time. Although that did not stop this author, Sandra Cisneros. One of her famous novels, Woman Hollering Creek was a prime example of how a combined culture: Mexican-Americans, could show their pride and identity in this century. In conjunction, gave the opportunity for women to speak their voice and forever change the culture of Latino/a markets. Not only did it express identity/gender roles

Hughes, he strived to connect and unite enslaved, black people. The similarities in both authors are the cultural obstacles they had to surpass to be the successful writers they became. A deeper examination of Cisneros’ famous short story, “Woman Hollering Creek” will highlight the liberation of those barriers. In this particular short story Cisneros speaks about the main character, Cleofilas, and her struggle with her abusive husband, Juan Pedro. Cleofilas had to live in a society where the women

Culture, in relation to gender roles, is fundamental in both Jamaica Kincaid’s, "Girl" and Sandra Cisneros’ "Woman Hollering Creek." For long, gender roles have been part of multiculturalism because diverse culture depends on the values and norms of their previous generations. The way women are expected to behave in the society depends on the current values guiding their behavior. Some cultures are over protective of their cultures, as demonstrated by Jamaica Kincaid in "Girl." Kincaid addresses

The “Red Convertible” and“Women of Hollering Creek”, share similar themes about the role of family and the significance of independence in a mature adult’s life. Two brothers, Henry and Lyman, share an evolving relationship in “The Red Convertible,” due to Henry’s struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. The war causes Henry to struggle with his inner thoughts which drive him to carry out uncontrolled actions. This person vs. self conflict is evident when Lyman describes Henry’s unexpected

However, instead of sinking, he resurfaced “hollering” because the water was too cold. In the third stanza, the man confessed that his inner turmoil is about a relationship that had gone sour and considers jumping down from a tall building because of his “baby”. He then decides against it because the