Victorian women: social roles and cultural contexts
¶ … Jude the Obscure," by Thomas Hardy, "The Awakening," by Kate Chopin, and "The Odd Women" by George Gissing. Specifically, it will show the Victorian women's struggle for emancipation, even if it meant dying for it.
Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy
¶ … Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy demonstrate that conventionality is not morality, and self-righteousness is not religion. The dichotomy between religion and righteousness is a central theme of…
Literature review and analysis
¶ … Jude the Obscure, by Thomas Hardy and "Lost Illusions," by Honore de Balzac. Specifically, it will compare the theme of illusions in these two texts, citing textual evidence. The two protagonists, Jude and Lucien,…
Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Tess
¶ … Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "Tess of the D'urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy. Specifically, it will compare and contrast the main characters of each novel. Each of these women is strong and determined,…
18th Century Poetry in England and Religious Imagery
Religion was an important preoccupation for 18th century poets, and Christian symbolism, imagery, diction, and themes make their way into the poetry of this era. In many situations, the references to religion are as…