Essays on Girl

Description The painting, Girl Before a Mirror, by Pablo Picasso was created in March 1932. A woman is seen standing and she expands an arm across the image towards a mirror to touch her reflection. The woman and the mirror symmetrically oppress almost the entire canvas and centrally imposes as the vertical axis of the painting. Picasso literally connects the two sides together through the reaching motion to emphasize a bond between the woman and her mirror image. To stress…

Too much pressure are put on teenagers to have the perfect body type. Society has a certain view on how girls should be or look like and this needs to stop because it has increased the attempts of suicide among teenagers, instead of discriminating against them, society needs to inform them about health, and help them through the process because the perfect body doesn’t exist. There are many types of body shaming, the most common one is comparing yourself with…

Chinese Youth became mean and family disowning because Mao Zedong brainwashed them. This happened during the Cultural Revolution which was launched in 1966 by Mao and ended in 1976 after Mao’s death. Mao Zedong was leader of the Chinese Communist party. The expressed purpose of the Cultural Revolution that caused the brainwashing was to help the poor and the working class. The actual purpose was for Mao to rise his fame and make people listen to whatever he says. In…

Art is one of the most appealing things to the eye. It makes you create a visual in your head of another meaning the author is trying to portray behind the picture you are looking at. Art can be seen on a canvas, paper, or even wood, but one of the most innovative forms is on concrete, which is called graffiti. Banksy is one of the best know graffiti street artists today for creating murals on random city buildings. The…

I will never forget about the day I met the most irresponsible girl . It was a gloomy day; Monday, September 22, 2012. At that moment, I was in high school, and we had the Geography class on that day. While my teacher was talking about the team project, she came in. She was twenty minutes late. The girl looked miserable with old clothes, wet shoes and ragged backpack. She was assigned to my group for the project, since we…

In the past, I have thought the Girl Scouts did not succeed in relationship marketing. Instead of building marketing skills and leadership in these young women, I saw the adults handling the sales and marketing at the Girls Scouts table when getting off the train downtown, and parents bringing in the cookie ordering sheet to the office. I thought the Girls Scouts message got lost in this and was a deterrent to the consumer. However, the Girl Scouts have good…

When two people meet, who knows what can happen? But when multiple universes are involved, it really goes every which way possible. Robert Ball directs UIW’s Constellations by Nick Payne; a two-character drama, featuring UIW student performers Brandon Bulls and Megan McHugh. The play first premiered on January 19, 2012 in London, England and since then has been rewritten. When it was originally staged, it was in a small space in the Royal Court Theatre. There was no guarantee that…

Many people struggle daily with their own identity. It can be hard for most to express theirs due to pressure or lack of acceptance from friends, family, and society. This theme of identity struggle is explored in the stories told by Girl, Trying to Find Chinatown, and Mistaken Identity. Girl by Jamaica Kincaid highlights the passing on of identity between mothers and young daughters. In a single sentence of dialogue, a mother relays life advice, such as how to uphold…

In the stories, “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid and “Talking Back” by bell hooks, the stories show a very strong oppression towards females. Females are looked down upon and have no say in what they want, it is seen that women are stereotyped by society and viewed as someone who is meant to stay in the house and abide by intensive rules and regulation just because they are women. In Kincaid’s piece, the mother is seen giving advice to her daughter…

Conversations around gender and gender roles have been existent since time immemorial. Gender roles refer to social characters that define actions, approaches, and conceptions that are considered tolerable, desirable, and suitable for people based on their alleged sex. Gender stereotyping roots from such definitions and has taken over the day to day cultures of individuals. It has become a tradition passed from generation to the next, even in the wake of liberal individuals. Girls and boys are taught how society…

The short story 'Girl' as written by Jamaica Kincaid, is an exciting and captivating piece that depicts several elements from literature and a reflection of various aspects of society. Most of the story is told in the second person containing a conversation between a mother and daughter; the conversation is about how the daughter should behave, how to go about doing her daily tasks, and her life. The dialogue as it flows depicts several items perceived as a how-to-do list…

Introduction Women's rights, a complex and ethically charged subject, finds its roots in history and has witnessed both significant strides and persistent challenges. While advancements in women's rights are evident in contemporary American society, the struggle for equality remains a pressing issue in economically unstable countries. This essay delves into the multifaceted history of women's rights, exploring the impact of various ethical theories on the quest for equality in the United States and globally. Historical Context of Women's Rights The…

Conversations around gender and gender roles have been existent since time immemorial. Gender roles refer to social characters that define actions, approaches, and conceptions that are considered tolerable, desirable, and suitable for people based on their alleged sex. Gender stereotyping roots from such definitions and has taken over the day to day cultures of individuals. It has become a tradition passed from generation to the next, even in the wake of liberal individuals. Girls and boys are taught how society…

Jamaica Kincaid's 1978 short story, "Girl," offers a poignant exploration of a mother's guidance to her daughter in navigating a society dominated by men. Transforming this narrative into "Boy" introduces a profound shift in dynamics, reflecting the patriarchal norms and expectations that govern gender roles. This essay delves into the potential changes in monologue, responsibilities, and authority in this reimagined narrative, illuminating the societal constructs that shape the characters' lives. 1. Transition from Monologue to Dialogue Kincaid's "Girl" employs a…

Jamaica Kincaid’s story “Girl” provides a brief glimpse on the demanding and strict parenting style, used by Caribbean people only twenty years ago. The short story is composed of a series of instructions and prescriptions and obviously it lacks encouragement and empowerment and points to the considerable distance between the daughter and the mother. Structurally, the story consists of one long sentence, from which one can derive a conclusion that the list of expectations the mother has concerning her child…

In the short story “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid, the author delves into the complex relationship between a strict mother and her young daughter. Through a series of sentences, Kincaid sets the tone of the story as uptight, oppressive, and informative. The mother's concerns about her daughter's behavior are evident as she imparts advice on how to navigate the world as a young woman. While some may interpret the story as the daughter simply parroting her mother's instructions, a deeper analysis…

The short story of “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid is about a mother and her relationship with her daughter. It is a harsh one sided conversation between the narrator and her mother, with the mother doing all the talking. The story gives a rich description of what her mother expects from her in all aspects of her life, from chores, to how she plays, to what she sings in church. From each line you see the viewpoint of how her mother…

Introduction Jamaica Kincaid's short story "Girl" intricately navigates the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship within the backdrop of a traditional Caribbean setting. The narrative unfolds with the mother expressing her disapproval of her daughter's attitude towards life, seeking to impart crucial lessons about womanhood, domesticity, and proper etiquette. This essay delves into the nuanced layers of this relationship, exploring the traditional Caribbean framework that emphasizes maternal control and the daughter's adherence to prescribed societal norms. Cultural Expectations and Maternal Concerns…

The story of Jamaica Kincaid “Girl” is about a mother giving the instructions to her daughter. The mother uses strict, demanding tone while parenting her daughter. She gives the orders, and expects listening and obedience, regardless what the girl says. Through mother’s words to her daughter, through the directions she wants her to follow, the mother reveals strictness, egocentricity, and exactingness that are her most conspicuous traits. The mother believes that numerous instructions will make her daughter become a proper…