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…the question of whether or not she is a pure woman such a crucial question in the novel. A crucial area in which Tess’s ‘purity’ is discussed is in the infamous rape scene. It is debatable whether this is rape or consensual sex, Hardy deliberately leaves…

…) Tranio arranged for the marriage at the same time as his master was teaching her Philosophy. This leads to an unconventional wedding, hidden from Baptista’s eyes. Oliva is most unconventionally courted since she courts Cesario, who is in reality another…

…) Tranio arranged for the marriage at the same time as his master was teaching her Philosophy. This leads to an unconventional wedding, hidden from Baptista’s eyes. Oliva is most unconventionally courted since she courts Cesario, who is in reality another…

…controversial and unique circumstances in her novel. For example, many authors of the time, black or white, would address the idea of either inter-racial or same-sex relations. Walker was an active feminist and her voice and opinions show through in many of her…

…a ratio of 12 to 14.5 female victims to every one malevictim. But another reason is that because women were seen as weaker and morehelpless than men due to sex roles, and men on the other hand were seen as moresturdy and self-reliant, the study of abused…

…characteristic of Walker is the inclusion of highly controversial and unique circumstances in her novel. For example, many authors of the time, black or white, would address the idea of either inter-racial or same-sex relations. Walker was an active feminist…

…Scold your wife sharply, bully and terrify her” is a quotation from a fifteenth century Catholic Church publication called ‘Rules of Marriage’, a “document which does not just condone wife battering but actually recommends it as a meritorious action…

…the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teenagers today live in a media-saturated society and they deal with a bouquet of formidable issues like sex, drugs, divorce, and gun violence. These conditions can become significant factors in an emerging personality…

…of the sexuality of the ruling class. Pedro is forced to repress his desire for Tita by marrying Rosaura. In this marriage sex becomes a duty that he has to perform. Instead of enjoying Rosaura's body they still use the wedding sheet which shows how much of a task sex…

…Marilyn Monroe personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that enamored the world. Though an alluring beauty with voluptuous curves and a generous pout, Marilyn Monroe was more than a 50s sex goddess. Her apparent vulnerability…