This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan e...This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan era and then analyzed the heroine, Juliet, within this social context. It focuses on Juliet's brave revolt against the feudal fetters imposed on her and her strong-willed fight for individual freedom, true love and happiness in response to the Renaissance spirit.展开更多
Wililiam Makepeace Thackeray portrayed two female images in his representative work Vanity Fair: Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. Through analyzing the minor status and role of women in the patriarchy society, the femin...Wililiam Makepeace Thackeray portrayed two female images in his representative work Vanity Fair: Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. Through analyzing the minor status and role of women in the patriarchy society, the feminism represented by Becky who actively tried to change her life and the mild and the kind-hearted traditional female image represented by Amelia,the paper reveals the social status and role of women in the patriarchy society.展开更多
In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America...In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America. This thesis analyzes the protagonist Louisa from the perspective of Woman's self-awakening.展开更多
文摘This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan era and then analyzed the heroine, Juliet, within this social context. It focuses on Juliet's brave revolt against the feudal fetters imposed on her and her strong-willed fight for individual freedom, true love and happiness in response to the Renaissance spirit.
文摘Wililiam Makepeace Thackeray portrayed two female images in his representative work Vanity Fair: Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. Through analyzing the minor status and role of women in the patriarchy society, the feminism represented by Becky who actively tried to change her life and the mild and the kind-hearted traditional female image represented by Amelia,the paper reveals the social status and role of women in the patriarchy society.
文摘In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America. This thesis analyzes the protagonist Louisa from the perspective of Woman's self-awakening.
