Who Is Cathryn's Switched At Birth Essay

The first physical description of Miss Moore gives the reader the impression that she is a woman of little wealth, but it is later inferred that she is not poor. In the first paragraph of the story, readers learn, “…this lady moved on our block with nappy hair and proper speech and no makeup. And we quite naturally laughed at her… And we kinda hated her too… Miss Moore was her name. The only woman on the block with no first name. And she was black as hell, cept for her feet, which were fish-white and spooky” (Bambara 170). Sylvia and the other kids stereotype Miss Moore based on her looks. Even though Miss Moore and Sylvia both live in a ghetto in New York, Miss Moore is wealthier than the children (Eldred 510). However, if the reader glances over the smaller details of Miss Moore’s past, he or she will miss the minor factors that contribute to her economic status. She completed college, dresses well, and takes the children on

The setting was analogical genius. Just as American society was reconstructing it's values and identity after the civil war and with the rise of the industrial revolution, so was each character. Victoria Woodhull, born into a transient poverty-stricken criminal family, envisioned, planned and executed a life of wealth and respectability for herself. Freydeh Levin, disadvantaged in wealth, heritage, familiar ties and with limited means of supporting herself carved out a niche in an oppressive society in which she not only thrived financially but created a much longed for family. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the ideal of the time; a devoted wife and mother. Although she has attained such status she envisioned and worked for more for herself and all women, renovating society and herself. Even Anthony Comstock, the true ideal of the time: male, national and ambitious is fueled to restructure society and by doing so transforms himself. Although each personality differed greatly, they all shared the struggle against the society of their time and their success at re-shaping themselves and subsequently society, on their own terms; therein lies the theme.

In these examples, each person does not fulfill their role as a man or woman but society links this abnormality to their relationship with their mother. Clare internalizes the idea that being homosexual is a disease and while she reflects on her love for Zoe, she feels that if she had a stronger relationship with her mother she would not be this way. She learns this from the story of her uncle, who was a “spoiled man” and “his mother did not wean him soon enough.” Even a doctor thought that her uncle was ill and found that his mother was to blame because there was no other reason. Richard, her uncle, is gay because he was too close to his mother while Clare’s sexuality is a result of her mother’s aloofness towards her. In a similar way, the

Chopin explores the stereotypical female role within her short story "A Pair of Silk Stockings." At the beginning of the story, when Mrs. Summers finds the money, she shows the effect of the female role with her first thought being to buy things for her kids. This is showing the stereotype that women are meant to be mothers; they are supposed to stay with and care for the children. Next, Chopin exemplifies female stereotypes by Mrs. Summers thinking more of herself and being in awe from an article of clothing. This displays the stereotype than women are materialistic. Thirdly, she portrays Mrs. Summers as becoming almost obsessed with the idea of having money to spend. This demonstrates the idea that women like the most expensive, high quality

Flashback to July 18th, 2001. A cool summer day, but not any ordinary day for the newly married Wilsons. Her name was Julia Wilson and his was Thomas Wilson. This was the day that would end up changing their lives forever. Thomas had been watching football in the living room of the apartment they could barely afford when Julia decided to take a break and use the bathroom. Meanwhile, she was taking a pregnancy test and was starting to worry. They could barely afford their apartment. If she had a child, how would they be able to pay for it? Well, the test was positive and at that exact moment, her fear became reality. She was so frightened to tell her husband that she didn’t do so for a couple weeks until their economic situation began to stabilize.

Stereotypes are commonly held generalized beliefs that most or all individuals sharing a given trait also should or do share other attributes assumed to be associated with aspects such as race, religion, and physical attribute. While stereotypes can erroneously shape people’s views of others, they can also influence the stereotyped individuals’ behavior as people often attempt to conform to these flawed images, especially in regards to gender stereotypes. Shakespeare’s great play Othello uses its main characters to embody the characteristics of the stereotypical females and males according to society’s liking. The stereotypical woman is loyal and faithful to her husband, while the male stereotype possesses strength, control, and dominance.

We later find out this is a lie which just increases the idea of her being a sketchy character. There are many traits about her that make people think she does not portray the typical woman character. For one, she owns land. She was in charge of their family plantation, until she lost it and blames her sister Stella for that happening. She also has a job which is unlikely for a woman to have.

For instance, the relationship she has with her parents. Her mother seems like she’s trying to be her friend and be part of the plastics instead of being a mother figure.

The most prominent woman figure in this play is Linda, but the male characters in this play also give us insight into women’s roles and help feed the feminist analyses

The women of the story are not treated with the respect, which reflects their social standings. The first image of the women that the reader gets is a typical housewife. They are imaged as “wearing faded house dresses and

The characters which the stereotypes are embedded in are John Dashwood, Henry Dashwood, John Willoughby, Mrs. Dashwood and Mr. Thomas Palmer. Stereotypes are demonstrated through these characters as they prove that women are less than men, they are dependent on them, as well as are a negative

The following describes a scenario of a short story entitled “Dancing in the Moonlight”: “She must have thought I was one of those rich jerks ruining the neighborhood” (Moshfegh 28). The main character has developed a negative stereotype about upper class people. He thinks people related bad behavior with money. Furthermore, literature has always portrayed characters of upper class as demeaning to other classes. In a short story “Duty,” Patrick Rigg says “I am young rich, handsome, unmarried, and often broodingly withdrawn into my thoughts, an irresistible combination for female Homo sapiens” (Schickler 113). Patrick praises himself for being rich and feels due to his money he can get any women he likes. But deep down, Patrick with all his money is looking for his one true love. He respects every women and shows them how beautiful they are and says to value their beauty. Images are indeed not always accurately portrayed. Furthermore, upper class people portrayal is in need of accurate

represents a ‘woman’ in her stereotyped role in our society. Secondly, the character is played

In the play, A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams, the representation of male and female characters are based on gender stereotypes, which represent a patriarchal society. The way in which Tennessee Williams portrays the main characters: Blanche, Stanley and Stella, by using gender stereotypes demonstrates the patriarchal society`s value, norms and beliefs of the 1940s.

Two films released amidst the years of the post American Great Depression and World War II, The Women and Mildred Pierce, both similarly explore the issues surrounding the contemporary form of materialism that has made itself present in society. The economic boom the war provided America birthed a new form of ultra consumerism that swept the nation, changing everything in a matter of years. These films act as social commentaries in such a way they are able to highlight the impact materialism has made in all aspects of both the rich and middle class during this span in American history. George Cukor introduces this as one of his main themes throughout his film The Women. Using it to act as a key motivating factor for his character Mary Haines, a housewife and mother seemingly trapped in a marriage with a cheating husband due to the luxurious lifestyle it provides. All the other women in this film find themselves in similar situations yet none speak against what is happening in fear of losing their possessions and comfortability. Similarly, Michael Curtiz’s Mildred Pierce, uses the desire for things such as clothes, houses, and a generally expensive lifestyle as driving factors for both Mildred Pierce and her Daughter, Veda. Veda Pierce has been raised in a home where she has always received anything she's wanted. As she grows up we find her desires have amassed to an all time high. So much so when she learns her mother won't be able to give her the opulent life she yearns