Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Ivanka Trump’s latest book, Women Who Work, has raised controversy as to whether this book is beneficial to the modern working woman. Women Who Work, is a self-help book that contains essays by business people and advice from Ivanka Trump on achieving self-actualization. However, being the daughter of a wealthy business man prevents Ivanka Trump from empathizing with readers. Trump claims this novel as initiative to inspire working women in all dimensions of their lives. The main flaw within Women Who Work, is that it glamorizes the American working woman and fails to recognize the ones working in low-wage service jobs.

Although it is not accepted in the society to expect only the worth from life and tragic situations are bypassed by human’s... ... middle of paper ... ...e of full value. What is more, it became normal for spouses to share household chores and involve children in such kind of work. Although, it is nice for a woman to have a choice weather to work or not, but most of women just have to work due to financial circumstances and do their utmost to spend enough time with their families. To sum it up it is necessary to say that there is not a huge difference which way a woman chooses to become a successful and self-esteem person if she manages to do it. There is a diversity of options for a female in life so it does not matter in what sphere she prefers to realize her potential.

Jordan's androgynous name and cool, collected style masculinize her more than any other female character. However, in the end, Nick does exert his dominance over her by ending the relationship. The women in the novel are an interesting group, because they do not divide into the traditional groups of Mary Magdalene and Madonna figures, instead, none of them are pure. Myrtle is the most obviously sensual, but the fact that Jordan and Daisy wear white dresses only highlights their corruption.  What’s Fitzgerald’s implicit views of modern women in this novel?

As I looked into the biography of the author, my belief o... ... middle of paper ... ... new understanding of Susan Glaspell and her exceptional stories and plays, I feel that she used her writing to empower women as equals, or at the least, not subordinate to men. My original thought of Glaspell’s theme within “Trifles” was the inaccuracy of the sexist belief that women are less valuable than men. My research strengthened my belief in this theme. In addition to strengthening my belief, I feel that my research broadened my understanding of Glaspell’s theme. I do feel that my thoughts may have been a little narrow when I first read “Trifles.” Not only does Glaspell portray the inaccuracy of sexist beliefs, but she also illustrates the intelligence and strength of women.

Although not a drunk like her father she describes her mother as possessing the "mentality of a four year old" while at the same time being "incredibly advanced intellectually." Despite her intelligence, her mother sits around and watches Jeannette's father squander their money on beer and cigarettes while she tries to develop her "hidden artistic talents." Even with a teaching degree she refuses to get a job until begged to do so by her starving children.... ... middle of paper ... ... so she resolves to overcome her troubled upbringing and turn her life into a success. Although The Glass Castle proves quite an infuriating read, the author's optimism and naivety make the memoir rather refreshing. Walls faces so many unfortunate circumstances and yet still somehow maintains a positive outlook on life.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes proved me wrong. In order to examine the performative aspects of this film, I would like to draw my attention to Laura Mulvey's Visual Pleasure in Narrative Cinema. Laura Mulvey details why women are seen as the objectified image and men are consistently viewing these skewed representations. From the very first scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy (Jane Russell) are seen center-stage. They are both seen performing in identical red-sequined gowns with slits high to the hip and a V-neck not leaving much to the imagination.

They marry and have two children with a “house full of love.” Will does become a member of Parliament, but he never makes a fortune. Dorthea lives a happy life because she followed her independence. She made choices she regretted, but overcame them with her strong personality. She never accomplished all the goals she had set out to, but she did find love with Will. The money she gave up could have helped her establish the knowledge and training she wanted to achieve, but her love of Will was more important to her than her academic endeavors.

Still I felt out of place, but positive change did start to occur upon our arrival into our very first home. It was small, definitely not meant for a family of six, but it was something to call home. Times were rough then too, my family was not financially secure, my mother worked in a factory. To think that she was high payed teacher back home who loved her job, had come over seas just to work at a factory for the sake of her children, still brings tears to my eyes. My father on the other hand had been studying day and night for his law examinations and my sisters who were at the time only sixteen years of age had taken up part time jobs that left them with no time for a social life.

(paragraph 4). When Mathilde was not busy daydreaming about the things that were lacking in her life, she was busy complaining about the things that she did possess. Mathilde never once considered that she was fortunate because she owned furniture, she considered herself unfortunate because the furnishings that she did own wer... ... middle of paper ... ...obligations, did business with finance companies and the whole tribe of loan sharks. He compromised himself for the reminder of his days, risked his signature without knowing if he?d be able to honor it? (paragraph 94).

Although events such as the industrial revolution were sweeping the country, these were ignored and the life of a few middle class families in a country village were depicted. Marriage at this time was a way of securing a happy livelihood and relative happiness; love was not really a factor, marriage was a source of financial security. Being more of a convenience than a romantic affair. However this was beginning to become a factor as traditions slowly changed around this period. Still many women married to their advantage; there was still a very rigid class system although a new middle class was beginning to emerge.