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    “Voice of Imprisoned Woman” in Girish Karnard’s “Nagmandala” Ms. Seema Sharma, Research Scholar Banasthali University Abstract Girish Karnad austmerely scrutinizes the unvoiced mental and physical pain of a woman whose conscious and unconscious mind is conditioned so completely that she sees herself and the world around her only in a way man would like her to see through the play “Nagmandala”. Starting from the ancient to the modern era, woman is just like clay in the hands of the patriarchal society

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    and sexually repressed young woman who has come to the Kraummer farm to escape the sexual demands that were made on her in civilized, urban society. Chopin uses fertile nature imagery to show Mildred being drawn out of the realm of sheltered social convention and into a natural world that is rich with sensuous physical surroundings. Here Mildred is forced to recognize and struggle with her sexuality. Mildred is obviously a

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    greatly emphasizes the social conventions and unwritten rules of New York society in the late 19th century. The characters believe that what is and what is not “the thing to do” has the utmost importance. Wharton introduces this in the second chapter with, “Few things seemed to Newland Archer more awful than an offense against “Taste,” that far-off divinity of whom “Form” was the mere visible representative and vicegerent.” (Wharton, 14). While these social conventions may seem arbitrary and meaningless

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    framework. Conceptual: The current social insurance framework crosswise over globe is heading in a manner that, to keep up the wellbeing and essentialness of people they need to address compels in both the characteristic and otherworldly world. The customary social insurance framework and convictions are grounded in social and religious practices of nearby groups. Authentic circumstances, geology and demographics shape and educate the conveyance of conventional social insurance frameworks. Cutting edge

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    character jane, mocks the rational ‘masculine’ explanation in not believing in faith but rather ‘figures’ in comparison Elizabeth’s ‘reading’ in pride and prejudice allows her to explore her self-identity. Both Austen and Gilman ironically mock the social convention of men’s rationality being above women’s creativity. However, one could argue that in all of Austen’s

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    small part in the social system which actually determines the role that men and women have in society. It is Rubin’s belief that the social and political systems are the first cause of gender discrimination and the oppression of women in a society. It is these conventions and customs that are ingrained in the minds of children from a very early age. Girls are taught to perceive themselves as less gifted by nature because of their anatomical characteristics. These conventions could make Guilliadun

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     In Romeo and Juliet, written by Shakespeare, he shows us the social conventions of that time and how they difference from now. Shakespeare is telling us that people should not be limited to these expectations.This all takes place in Verona, Italy where Romeo and Juliet our main characters, go though a number of struggles in order to be together, resulting in their death. In this play, many of the struggles the characters face are social expectations. Women were one of the citizens who were most

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    Donnie Darko a sci.fi film made in 2001 however, is set in a period of conservatism in America in the late 1980’s. Despite, differing contexts, both pieces accurately explore the beneficial and dire implications associated with transgressing social conventions. Donnie Darko, the namesake of the film and his anti- institutional behaviour provides insight into the perils and prospects of going against society. Despite the film's release in 2001, Kelly placed the film in 1988 to project his message on

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    The main characters do use their double lives to escape social regulation, although in differing ways and on each character different social pressures are acting. The women live alternative mental lives through fantastical journals whereas the men, due to their comparatively greater social freedom, are able to create alternative physical lives. Jack pursues a double life due to the pressures of rural, family responsibility. Algy does the same due to the authoritarian influences of his relatives and

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    Nick Drake Ms. Howe & Dr. Myhan World Cultures 24 January 2016 The Genius of Fitzgerald In order to spot a literary genius, it is necessary for one to first define the word literary genius. What makes a literary genius? Though a broad term that can be applied to many situations, a literary genius can best be described as an author who has a timeless impact on literature with themes that resonate with every kind of person. F. Scott Fitzgerald, along with several others, is the epitome of a literary

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