Examine both “The Tattooer” and “Girl” on how women are portrayed in the stories and write about the similarities or difference on how women are portrayed in the two writings., This may seem like an odd compare and contrast question … Continue reading
“A Room of One’s Own” almost overwhelmed and turned me off with the narrator’s initial rambling about her trespassing. But then as I continued reading, the story jump started my imagination and made me thought about the numerous “what if” … Continue reading
It was definitely different to read about “The Tattooer” and “Diary of a Madman”, it was sort of like being enveloped by the psyches of two distinct persons for brief moments. What I got to experience was vivid imagery and … Continue reading
Since Enlightenment is the central theme of the class, I would suggest that we write a short essay that relates to the theme of the course for the midterm. For instance, the declarations, memoir, letter, Narrative of Frederick Douglass, and … Continue reading
To me the reading of constitutions, declarations and memoirs just shows how influential that the Enlightenment writers were throughout the course of history. From the Declaration of Independence to the Declaration of Sentiments, all have incorporated some sort of philosophical … Continue reading
I have to say that it was definitely refreshing having Martin the philosopher appearing midway through the story. No more of that Master Pangloss brain washing fairy tale “best of all possible worlds”, conversely, Martin interjects his philosophical perception of … Continue reading
I would have to say that it was a bit difficult to read “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” by Mary Wollstonecraft, primarily because of the language and diction utilized within the text. However, after reading it a few … Continue reading
