Haley Ledford
August 10th, 2017
Ms. Petersen
Period 2A Contrast in “A Room with a View” by E. M. Forster
In the novel “A Room with a View” by E. M. Forster, the author uses the constant contrasting of the differences between the main character's home country of England and their experience while in Italy, as well as the differences between people’s behaviors. The main characters go to Italy to expose the younger of the two, Lucy Honeychurch, to the world because she is described as rather naive. Lucy goes to Italy with her somewhat older cousin Miss Charlotte Bartlett. Forster’s contrasting descriptions begin as early as the introductory scene when Lucy and Charlotte arrive and are seated at the dinner table of the Bertolini Pension
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For example, on page 23, Miss Catherine Alan describes her views of the Italians as she speaks to Lucy, “"I could hear your beautiful playing, Miss Honeychurch, though I was in my room with the door shut. Doors shut; indeed, most necessary. No one has the least idea of privacy in this country. And one person catches it from another."” This quote shows that Miss Alan finds the Italians nosy, to which another English guest, Mr. Beebe agrees when he says, “"I quite agree with you, Miss Alan. The Italians are a most unpleasant people. They pry everywhere…”” Forster uses the contrast of the cultures of Italy and the culture of the characters home country of England to emphasize that this really is a new world that Lucy is experiencing. Italy comes to represent to Lucy her interest in George and since he is not her typical experience as Cecil in England …show more content…
Forster uses their disagreements in the earliest part of their engagement to show how Lucy has changed and learned from her time in Italy. Lucy and Cecil become two competing ideas as Lucy becomes the traveled woman and Cecil remains the typical Englishman that he had always been, except now Lucy sees him differently. For example, on page 72, Forster writes of a disagreement between Lucy and Cecil about Sir Harry, “"All that you say is quite true," said Lucy, though she felt discouraged. "I wonder whether--whether it matters so very much."” Cecil in turn replies that “it matters supremely” showing that typical things from her home are no longer important to her as she comes away from a new
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When we compare contrast the two stories "The Yellow Wallpaper" vs. "The Story of an Hour”. If we first look at the similarities that they have, they are both about women who are controlled by their husbands, and who desired freedom. But both women had different reasons for their freedom. It sounds as though both husbands had control over their lives and both women had an illness. But I don’t believe the husbands knew their wives were so miserable. So as we look at the lives of women back in the 19th century time they have the stereotypical trend of being a house wife, staying at home taking care of kids, the house, and aiding the husband in his work. Being in charge of the household makes women have many responsibilities to take care of but still women are often looked down upon and men who often thinks a women’s say is unimportant. The two short stories are about two women who have husbands that successful and the women who feel suffocated by their lack of ability to live their own lives or make their own decisions. The two stories present similar plots about two wives who have grown to feel imprisoned in their own marriages.
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Gilbert’s use of imagery emphasizes the wild, vibrant, energetic nature of the city of Naples. It becomes clear that, In Gilbert’s eyes, Naples is a city unlike any other. The author writes, “An anthill inside a rabbit warren, with all the exoctism of a Middle Eastern bazaar and a tough of New Orleans voodoo” (Gilbert 175). This shows us how Gilbert sees Naples better than if she had chosen to describe the city detail by painstaking detail. Gilbert combines aspects of places in other countries in a way that gives the reader a clear image of Naples overall atmosphere. Gilbert writes, “The city is all decorated with the laundry that hangs from every window and
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...judice” and “A Room With a View” are portrayed as remarkably independent, their independence is used to convey an alternative role model for their societies. More specifically, Elizabeth’s independent character is used to demonstrate that women in Regency England can marry someone they love and have a “happy ending” that was much desired for as opposed to the common alternative of living in poverty or marrying for convenience. In contrast, Lucy’s independence is used to encourage readers to embrace their individualism, despite the social stigma that they may face. Elizabeth and Lucy’s views are the most significant quality that enables them to be independent, as it creates a foundation for their actions and choices. Although there are alternative readings, Austen and Forster illustrate that both heroins are independent, and this is a desirable quality in a women.
In the novel A Room with a View, E. M. Forster uses the contrast between Florence, Italy, where anything is possible, and Surrey, England, the boring and strict constraints of social hierarchy, in order to display the effect they each have on Lucy.
In Lucy Steele’s confession to Elinor that she is engaged to Edward Ferrars, we can see how the novel illustrates gossip as a cause of both internal conflict, in Elinor, and external conflict, present between Elinor and Lucy. Elinor becomes jealous because of Lucy’s boastful gossip about her life, placing the two into a conflict over romance. When the two meet, Lucy divulges in her relationship with Edwa...
Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ utilises setting to reveal Darcy’s true character and allows Elizabeth to gain a true understanding of his nature. Pemberley estate is placed at the centre of the novel both literally and figuratively. In terms of Pemberley’s literal meaning, it informs the reader that the estate belongs to Darcy, while figuratively it reflects the charm of his character. Elizabeth Bennet’s visit to Pemeberly illuminates’ Darcy’s moral fibre, she is enchanted by its beauty and good taste; she is thrown by the vivid and vastly spread nature surrounding Pemeberly. In contrast, Forster’s ‘A Room with a View’ utilises place more frequently, primarily to reveal character and act as a metaphor for a repressed society. Italy and England are used to mirror these metaphorical and differing ways of life.
... Victorian values. She is supposed to be submissive and delicate, and she does attempt to do what her cousin asks and remain ladylike. Towards the middle of the story Lucy has obviously been thinking a lot about her future and she begins to speak her mind but is usually shut down by Cecil or other Victorian characters. By the end of the novel, Lucy has realized Cecil will never treat her as an equal and she leaves him.
The fact that Forster is clearly opposed to the public-school system and its values is responsible for much of the effectiveness of his writing, especially in Howards End and A Passage to India. His rigorous scepticism of rigid, middle-class behaviour leads to particularly vivid characterisation, and enhances the exciting tension prevalent in both novels. While he is hesitant in explicitly condemning public-school mentality - which is, incidentally, never clearly defined by Forster - his sly observations and cunning implications regarding the subject are significant. Even if one is reluctant to draw firm conclusions about his viewpoint, there can be no denying that it is a powerful vehicle for Forster's wry wit.
It is the aim of this piece to consider how two elements are developed in the opening chapters of three classic novels written by 19th century English women: Emma, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre, respectively. The elements to be considered are a) character; and b) character relationships. Consideration will be given to see how each opening chapter develops these two aspects, and the various approaches will be compared and contrasted as well.
Forster presents the content of his essay in a straight-forward manner, and gives the reader a clear understanding
Comparison of Two Short Stories: the Red Room and Farthing House I have been asked to compare two short stories for my English coursework. These two stories are called "The Red room" and "Farthing House". These stories are considerably different, partly because of the respective eras during which they were written. "Farthing House" was written by a female author, Susan Hill in 1992, while "The Red Room" was written by the famous H G Wells in the late 19th Century. There is almost a century of culture and ideological changes between the two stories.