Jane Horrocks

views change in relation to the new ideas, interpretations and opinions introduced into a society and culture (Hutcheon 142). The changes in societal norms and culture generate a change in the context of adaptations created during these time periods. Jane Eyre was written in the early nineteen hundreds, while Wide Sargasso Sea was written in the 1960’s. During the time period between the two novels, there were major changes in culture and societal ideals. These changes affect how the writer views the

with her uncle is followed by a "dead silence," her reference to the slave trade has been taken as a reminder of the Bertrams' shameful dependence on a business they would prefer to pass over in silence.” (Boulukos362) Mansfield Park was written by Jane Austen, and this “scandalous” novel is still making a splash in today’s world. In 1999, Austen fans were treated with a film by Patricia Rozema that bears the same name and premise as Mansfield Park. The film, presents the conflicting thoughts on slavery

wrote her in Jane Eyre in 1847. As discussed in chapter one, there was a social correlation between women and hysteria. While the raw facts show otherwise, there was a great fear that a woman could be falsely committed or locked away in her home by her husband. Jane Eyre is a novel that plays upon that fear and brings these frightening scenarios to life. Brontë's depiction of Bertha Mason also reveals how a woman with hysteria was viewed. It is not an understandable portrayal, and Jane is visceral

As an artifact of the Victorian Era, Charlotte Brontё’s, Jane Eyre, is seemingly scandalous. The novel initiates the conversation as to if women can achieve longstanding success in regards to their desires through the act of questioning authority despite societal standards. Using Jane as the female protagonist, Brontё delves into how women are wholly capable of championing autonomy and fulfilling female passion if they maintain a certain level of self-respect, courage, and humility. Throughout

Jane Austen's groundbreaking novel Sense and Sensibility is a relationship-driven account of female protagonists. Sense and Sensibility shares much in common with other novels by and about women. Themes like autonomy versus independence and the role of women in a patriarchal society are explored in Sense and Sensibility. Using two sisters to symbolize the different directions the female spirit can be pulled, Austen shows the variable ways women respond to political, social, and economic oppression

Puritan journals offer some of the most rewarding insight into the daily life, social context, and worldview of the early colonists. The journals of Puritans differ considerably, especially according to gender. Gender roles were highly stratified, and Puritan journals reveal as much. Individual journals also offer compelling life stories told with literary flair. Their ability to use the narrative structure in their journals remains one of the most distinguishing features of the Puritan journals

Persistive In Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, perspective is the driving factor for all of it’s characters, influencing their belief in themselves and their freedom to either achieve their dreams or be trapped by their reality. The majority of Mary’s life is a depressing reality for many who call the Rez their home, however Mary’s long awaited escape actually results in an almost identical life, but a different attitude. Despite the striking similarities between

I chose to read “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis for my historical novel. It was a very enjoyable book to read but it was quite heartbreaking as well. The story delves into many important issues such as female rights and extremism. In the story, Parvana must go out into the market dressed as a boy to shop for food for her family and to make money for them as well after his father is arrested. Before the Taliban took over, Parvana’s family was well off and the family was educated. After the Taliban

Marriage is pictured to be this sacred event for which will cause major effect in one's life what can end up to be the rest of their life. Marriage is presented in the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen as a major theme, for the Bennet girls need to be married in order to function well in this society. Well this is rather difficult for them, and does not always work out well, which can be seen with the character Lydia and her eventual marriage. This idea of doomed marriage is also offered in

Throughout the novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin, the main character, Edna Pontellier travels through her journey of finding herself. However, her friend, Adéle Ratignolle is one of the most influential characters on Edna’s awakening. A complete foil to Edna’s open-mindedness, Madame Ratignolle is a woman who is devoted to her family, conventional and set-in-her-ways, and candid. Though she remains a static character throughout the story, these traits make her an interesting character with a hidden