At this point in time, Bjurman has taken complete control over Lisbeth. In contrast however, Bjurman is unaware of Lisbeth’s plan to seek out justice for herself. Prior to the rape, Lisbeth had, “devoted a week to planning Bjurman demise” in where she considered, “various methods” of doing so (Larsson 347). In addition to her planning, Lisbeth also formulated whether or not she will be caught and face legal precautions for her actions, but she came to the realization that due to her societal view of being, “ a helpless incompetent girl with documents showing her to be mentally deficient” (Larsson 348) she would not be suspected of any henice act. With that being said, Lisbeth came to decision not to kill Bjurman— as death would not equate to …show more content…
As seen, unlike the public perception of Lisbeth, she shows herself to an critical thinker who is able to overcome any adversity posed to her. Lisbeth’s ability to recognize that Bjurman’s sadistic behavior will continue and to record every consultation between herself and Bjurman would be a wise decision. Hence, this displays that Lisbeth is not mentally challenged but one with, “a high degree of discipline and self-control” (Burkley para 9) to retain her extensive knowledge only for necessary purposes. In addition, Lisbeth demands Bjurman to “inform my bank that I— and I alone— have access to my account” and that he will not contact her unless she initiates an invitation (Larsson 373-374). Thereafter, Lisbeth’s informs her guardian that in case of any tragic event that an automated video of the rape will be sent to every news outlet in the country. Nevertheless, Lisbeth reveals that regardless of the actions taken by Bjurman to control her, she would not allow him to dominate
...would not be convicted of murder. Convicting Lizzie of murder meant opposing the established woman stereotypes which endangered the cohesive mindset of society.
It is unhealthy for any human being to have a restraint on their mind or life. Naturally, a person will become unstable living under such circumstances. People need to express their imagination and live freely in order to remain mentally stable. There are ways to restrain people who need help without controlling and taking away every aspect of their life. Where the female “madness” starts is different with every woman, but there is no doubt that there are certain factors and conditions that develop and escalate the insanity. Jane and Emily in the short stories, “The Yellow Wall-Paper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, both prove to be victims of abuse from the male authority
Lolita, by Vladamir Nabokov is a controversial book that elaborately represents and forces the reader to deal with a pedophiles obsession with his 12-year-old stepdaughter. As the reader finishes reading Lolita, he must establish a meaning for the novel which hinges heavily upon whether or not he should forgive Humbert for his rape of Lolita and for stealing her childhood away from her. This rape is legally referred to as a statutory rape because Humbert is having sex with Lolita who is under the age of consent. Humbert also figuratively rapes Lolita of her childhood and a normal teenage life. This decision to forgive Humbert will rely upon Humbert's words as he realizes what he has done to Lolita. In order for the reader to be able to forgive Humbert he must determine if Humbert is truly sorry for his actions.
Elli talks about daily life in her neighborhood. Her mother does not show any compassion for her. When Elli complains of this, her mother brings up excuses that are unconvincing. Elli believes her mother does not care for her and that her brother is the favorite. Hilter’s reoccurring radio broadcast give nightmares to Elli, whos family is Jewish. The nights when the Hungarian military police would come and stir trouble did not provide anymore comfort for Elli. One night, her brother, Bubi, comes home with news that Germany invaded Budapest, the town where he goes to school. But the next morning, there is no news in the headlines. The father sends him back to school. He learns the next day that a neighbor’s son who goes to school with Bubi has said the same. The day after, the newspapers scream the news of the invasion. Bubi arrives home, and the terror begins.
In "The Treatment of Bibi Haldar”, Bibi is treated in an inhuman manner, and most people don’t display any form or respect or care towards Bibi. Bibi is a 30-year-old epileptic woman who everyone believed was mentally unstable and diseased. The people she lived with and who live around her constantly attack her and treat her as if she is less than dirt. When Bibi asks for a husband Haldar places an advertisement in the newspaper saying, “’Girl, unstable height 152 centimeters, seeks husband’”(165). The people, who are supposed to love and care for Bibi the most and support her through all of the ups and downs in life, treat her as if she is a commodity they are trying to sell. The only aspect of her personality and character which they represent in the advertisement, is the fact that she is unstable and seeks a husband, which, to most people, is not a particularly attractive characteristic. Although Bibi has been living with the Haldar’s for a large portion of her life, they haven’t made an effort to get to know Bibi or give her a chance, which is shown in the nondescript and terse language they used in the advertisement. The fact that they placed Bibi up in an ad,
to the assistance of the heroine when she thinks all is lost…” (Liselotte Vitzliputzli, 231) After he realizes
Throughout the course of the novel Lolita, readers have regarded Humbert Humbert’s heinous actions towards Lolita with condemnation and loathing disgust. However, even as he is notoriously known for his sickening crimes, at one point readers will unknowingly come to the realization they have started to empathize with Humbert’s actions. Lionel Trilling once asserted that, “We find ourselves the more shocked when we realize that, in the course of reading the novel, we have come virtually to condone the violation it presents – we have been seduced into conniving in the violation, because we have permitted our fantasies to accept what we know to be revolting.” As we accepted Humbert Humbert’s repulsive actions with leniency we have permitted his actions and we have taken his side which bounds us to condoning his immoral crimes.
Throughout the book Liesel Hubermann changed her views on human rights. At the beginning of the book Liesel's innocence blinds her from the violations of human rights taking place in Germany. As you progress in the book she has more knowledge and is more aware of the violations.
However, the reader is never explicitly made aware of the “madness” she faces, rather it just appears and disappears throughout the novel, and the reader just goes along with it until the end. Plath’s subtle ways of bringing up distorted reality (the “madness”) and her confidence in these distortions lull the reader into making such perceptions and thoughts seem reasonable and “normal”. Without emphasizing that such thoughts and ideas are abnormal, the audience too accepts the madness as rational. A startling example of this is her paranoia right before her first shock therapy from Doctor Gordon. She contemplates running away, and at one point thinks “Doctor Gordon might well have warned the bank clerk to intercept me if I made any obvious move” (p. 138). While this thought seems utterly absurd, Plath brings it up so casually and unintrusivley that the reader buys into the logic of her reasoning. Previously in the book, Esther mentions an encounter that exposed her to the idea that if something is done or said with enough confidence, no one questions it, and this seems to be the case with the audience toward her
The main character in Susanna Kaysen’s, “Girl, Interrupted” and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s, “The Yellow Wallpaper” are similar in the fact that they both were suppressed by male dominants. Be it therapist or physicians who either aided in their mental deformities or created them. They are similar in the sense that they are both restricted to confinement and must endure life under the watchful eye of overseers. However similar their situations may be, their responses are different.
... and Lovborg, in working to recreate his manuscript. Yet even in her subjugated position, Mrs Elvsted has more freedom than Hedda, who will resort to suicide in order to gain her freedom.
In Ivan Bunin’s short story Light Breathing, Olya Meshcherskaya struggles to live with societal views of women and rape. Bunin briefly portrays rape as an evil act. In order to cope with this evil, Olya acts and dresses like the woman that her rapist has forced her to become. However, this further damages her emotionally because she faces societal consequences for acting beyond her years. She understands how society views her and uses this understanding to escape from the crushing pressures that she faces. Neither the man that kills her, nor the man that rapes her face any consequences for their actions because society believes that their actions are a result of her behavior. Olya exemplifies the consequences of societal perspectives of rape
Vladimir Nobakov’s novel, Lolita, is the narration of pedophilic murderer Humbert, and his documentation of his “love story” with prepubescent Dolores. Writing from prison, Humbert frames this entire story to describe events from his point of view. Often, criminal offenders will give reason for why they act the way they do in order to appease society to dismiss their actions. Humbert is a prime example of this. Because the novel is written strictly in his point of view, this gives him power to relay the course of events to the readers in any way he chooses, adding or detracting details to make his “case.” There are many instances in the novel in which Humbert not only seduces young Dolores, but also seduces the reader as well to believing that
At first all the characters vie to be the accused in the mock-trial. Then, on Sukhatme’s suggestion they decide to make Benare the accused. It is notable that Benare is allotted the role of accused in her absence. As soon as Benare enters the room singing, and wiping her face on the towel, she is caught unaware by Ponkshe,”Miss Leela Benare , you have been arrested on suspicion of a crime of an extremely grave nature, and brought as a prisoner before the bar of this court.” Kashikar, assuming the role of the judge accuses Benare of the crime of infanticide. The way Benare is made the accused without her consent shows the functioning of the patriarchal system.
of the 19th century. However, her vulnerability is evident in her interaction with Torvald in