The Governess by Sarah Fielding: Themes, Characters, and 18th-Century Education
Sarah Fielding’s The Governess: A Landmark Novel
Author Profile: Sarah Fielding (1710–1768)
Sarah Fielding (1710–1768) was a respected British author and the sister of the novelist Henry Fielding. She was one of the eighteenth century’s most respected women writers. Sarah turned to writing professionally, becoming one of the first women authors who sought to make a living solely through her work.
Two of her famous works are The Adventures of David Simple and The Governess.
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Catalan Modernism: A Cultural Renaissance
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Catalan literature recovered its quality and volume of works and authors, thanks to figures like Verdaguer, Oller, and Lieder, who elevated it to the level of European literature.
Core Ideals and Conflict
The modernists realized that Catalan culture in general, and literature in particular, could not recover lost originality while the decline continued under Spanish cultural models, which were often backward
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Academic Writing Structures
For and Against Essay Structure
Presents the advantages and disadvantages of a topic.
Structure
- Introduction: Presents the topic.
- Paragraph 1: Arguments in favor.
- Paragraph 2: Arguments against.
- Conclusion: Summary or personal opinion (optional).
Useful Phrases
- On the one hand… / On the other hand…
- Some people think… / However… / In conclusion…
Opinion Essay Format
Expresses your personal opinion clearly.
Structure
- Introduction: Topic plus clear opinion.
- Paragraphs 1-2: Arguments
Literary Theory, Communication Modes, and Dramatic Forms
Convergence and Divergence in Literary Interpretation
A coincidence in interpretations is called **convergence**; the discrepancy is **divergence**. This phenomenon occurs when characters, themes, or situations are treated by a number of authors in a similar, common way. Divergence occurs in the recreation and modification that the author makes regarding the location, character, and so on.
Media Convergence and Divergence (MCM)
Convergence or divergence is often treated as a fact or a situational function
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Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles”: A Feminist Perspective
In Trifles, a woman is taken into custody under suspicion of her husband’s murder. The play focuses on two women who enter her house with the sheriff and an attorney, who are searching for evidence. While the men are searching, the women discuss the case. During this play, the women end up finding more evidence than the men do, but because they are women, they aren’t taken seriously. Glaspell shows that women aren’t viewed as equal when Hale says,
Read MoreFoundational Concepts in American History and Literature
Early American Figures and Literary Pioneers
Notable Colonial Personalities
William Bradford was elected Governor of Plymouth 30 times, playing a crucial role in the colony’s early development. Anne Bradstreet was the first woman to publish a book of poetry in America.
Pilgrim Fathers vs. Founding Fathers
The Pilgrim Fathers were Puritans who journeyed to the New World during the Colonial Period (17th century). In contrast, the Founding Fathers were American politicians and philosophers who spearheaded
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