...Anne Bradstreet was the first published female poet in England’s North American colonies. She is also recognized as the first Puritan predominate in American literature. As a married mother of eight, her poems and other writings addressed what she knew best; being a wife, mother, and a devout Puritan. Having been born into a wealthy family, she was extremely well educated which allowed her to possess knowledge on subjects many other woman, and even some men, of her time knew little about. She was also known for her personal library of over 9000 books. The poem, “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, was written by Anne Bradstreet about her feelings for her husband Simon. It is often viewed as a love letter written by her, only to be viewed by him,...
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...Compare and Contrast Essay: “Story of an Hour” and “To My Dear and Loving Husband” Thesis: In the short story, “Story of an Hour” by Mary Chopin and the poem “To my Dear and Loving Husband”, by Anne Bradstreet both authors reveal how each of their female characters feel about their husband and how each feelings are expressed differently I. Both women are treated differently by their husbands. A. In the “Story of an Hour”, the central character, Louise Mallard, feels locked in her marriage. B. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, the author Anne feels safe and secure in her marriage. II. Both women express different feelings about their mates. A. In “Story of an Hour”, Louise feels that it is not enough that her husband loves her. B. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, Anne values her relationship with her husband more than anything. III. Both authors use literary concepts to make their writings easier to understand. A. In “Story of an Hour”, the line free, free, free tells us that Louise feels free after learning of her husband’s death. B. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, the line I prize thy love more than mines of gold tells us that she values their love very much. A WOMAN’S LOVE FOR A MAN As every woman is an individual with distinct characteristics so too will her feelings towards her husband are uniquely expressed. There are husbands who try to control their wives so much that the woman cannot freely follow does their own will. Then there are...
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...“To my Dear and loving Husband” Poetry Explication The poem “To my Dear and loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet is a heart felt expression of a wife’s marital unconditional love and commitment to her husband. Indirectly, it is also about a puritan woman, who is supposed to be reserved, conveying a message of ever-lasting love and devotion to her husband through vivid imagery and emotions. By reading the poem it seems to be directed to an audience consisting of people who are in love and a person who cherishes their partner’s love. “To my Dear and loving Husband” is classified as a lyrical poem written in couplet form which means in each of the two adjacent lines, it is poetry that rhymes. For example: in the beginning, “If ever two were one, then surely we, If ever man were lov’d by wife, then thee;” (1-2) each line ends with a rhyme – we and thee. “To my Dear and loving Husband” is written in iambic pentameter that makes you read the poem with an obvious rhythm. The couplet form is AABBCCDD and so on making the lines come in rhyming pairs. The poem supports the rhythm with the masculine rhymes using the repetition in the final sounds in every last syllable. The poem consists of monosyllabic words such as we, thee, man, can, gold, hold, and pray. When reading the poem out loud the reader will notice there are many open vowel sounds and soft consonants, which adds to the sincere tone and gives the poem a sense of overall simple, unaffected speech. The beginning...
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...horror of slavery? 17. Who is the author? The World on the Turtle’s Back 18. Why does the man go to the Great Tree at the beginning of the myth? 19. Why is the Great Tree important to the Iroquois’ creation myth? 20. What does this creation myth explain about the Iroquois dance rituals? 21. What do the arrows that the man brings to the girl represent? 22. What does the twins’ competition to make animals in this creation myth explain? 23. What does the gods’ reaction to the woman’s fall tell you about the role of the gods in Iroquois culture? 24. Why is the diversity of plants on the Great Tree is important to the creation myths of the Iroquois? To My Dear and Loving Husband Upon the Burning of Our House Huswifery 25. What metaphor is used in line 7 of “To My Dear and Loving Husband”? 26. The last...
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...audience a sense of just how grave a mother’s fears are, as they are even thinking of how the child will cope with death. The mother-child relationship can be viewed as a symbol of its own; one that represents a one-of-a-kind love, yet also many worries. The poem characterizes mothers as valuable individuals that place their trust and legacy in the hands of their children, hoping they will prosper. In “My Dear and Loving Husband,” Anne Bradstreet displays her love for her husband. Considering the time period, in which women did not have the rights they do in contemporary society, to be able to say “If ever man were loved by wife, then thee,” and that her husband’s love cannot be repaid, comes to show that the contemporary perception love has existed before. Bradstreet characterized her husband as a caring man, whom unlike convention, does not appear to flaunt his superiority and degrade his wife. Her husband’s characterization reaffirms that even though times were different, a man could unconditionally love his wife in the way society believes in today. "In Memory of My Dear Grandchild Elizabeth Bradstreet," by Anne Bradstreet, is an account of Bradstreet’s loss. The author incorporates elements of nature and religion into her poem to express her thoughts about her grandchild’s death. Anne Bradstreet uses elements from...
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...a steward. Her poetic work was loved to the extent that she received several awards. In her poetic work, Bradstreet wrote several poems such as poem entitled; To my dear loving husband, A letter to my her husband, Absent upon public employment, Contemplation, The hunter, the four elements, The plague, Before the birth of her children, In the honor of the High and Mighty and many more which all revolves around several the around the several themes, values and ideals. The central themes, values and ideals that are expressed in her work include puritanism, motherhood, and matrimonial love, the theme of nature, feminism, humility, sickness and death. Bradstreet also employs the metaphoric language in her work of poetry which is relevant in all her poems she wrote. Theme of Matrimonial Love Bradstreet in her poem “To my dear and loving husband” which is one of her most lovely poem centers on her love for her husband, in this poem she brings out the theme of matrimonial love where she writes on how she misses her husband while he was away for business. From the first lines of the poem it says “If ever two were one, then surely we.” “If ever man were loved by wife, then thee.” “If ever woman was happy in a man,” “…my love is such that rivers cannot quench”. This shows an intimate love that Bradstreet has for her husband. Puritans values marriages as a partnership blessed by God, and...
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...saya himig ng pasko'y nadarama ko na May tatalo pa ba sa pasko ng pinas ang kaligayahan nati'y walang kupas di alintana kung walang pera basta't tayo'y magkakasama ibang-ibang talaga ang pasko sa pinas Ibang-iba talaga kahit saan ikumpara may ibang ihip ng hangin 'di maintindihan mapapangiting bigla sa kung ano ang dahilan nadarama mo na ba?(3x) May tatalo pa ba sa pasko ng pinas ang kaligayahan nati'y walang kupas di alintana kung walang pera basta't tayo'y magkakasama ibang-ibang talaga ang pasko sa pinas May tatalo pa ba sa pasko ng pinas ang kaligayahan nati'y walang kupas di alintana kung walang pera basta't tayo'y magkakasama ibang-ibang talaga ang pasko sa pinas Dear future husband, Here's a few things You'll need to know if you wanna be My one and only all my life Take me on a date I deserve a bae And don't forget the flowers every anniversary 'Cause if you'll treat me right I'll be the perfect wife Buying groceries Buy-buying what you need You got that 9 to 5 But, baby, so do I So don't be thinking I'll be home and baking apple pies I never learned to cook But I can write a hook Sing along with me Sing-sing along with me (hey) You gotta know how to treat me like a lady Even when I'm acting crazy Tell me...
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...March 2014 A Diary in the Life of Anne Bradstreet: 1612-1672 May 1628 “If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye women, if you can” (Bradstreet: "To My Dear and Loving Husband"). I am so excited at this moment for I am about to marry a wonderful man. He is a gift from God and I treasure him. I thank God daily in my prayers for such a wonderful man. I met Mr. Bradstreet-Simon, when he began to work with my father. He and my father worked in service of the Earl of Lincoln. Dad had invited him over to dinner with us. I still remember the first time he came to our house. I was in my room and mama called me for introductions. Upon first laying eyes on him, I thought him to be a nice looking man. As he grew a closer relationship with my father and visited on a regular basis, I grew very fond of him and today, at the age of 16, I am marrying the love of my life, Mr. Simon Bradstreet. Recently, mother and I have heard father and Simon speak of journeying to America. I do not know if that will happen but I know that I will follow wherever my husband leads. A. Bradstreet June 1630 "I found a new world and new manners at which my heart rose [up in protest]" (Bradstreet). Wow, this is a grueling trip. It turned out that Simon and father were speaking about going to America. We boarded the Arbella headed for America in March. It is now June and we are landing in a little...
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...Dear God, Will You Ever Give Me the Man of My Prayers? On April 23, 2007, I wrote the following in my beloved journal: Dear God, I want a Christian home. I want to raise a Christian family. One that goes to church on Sundays, is involved with the church, and prays together at night. I want a husband. I want a spiritual leader. [pic] Lord, will this ever be true for me? I want that man who prays for me, and I pray for him. I want a man that prays with me. I want a man that takes everyone to church on Sundays. Who’s involved with the kids at church. Who smiles because he’s drunk in love with YOU! Who relies on You. [pic] Lord, will this ever be true for me? I want a man who is unconditional in his ways (love, gifts, kindness, helping hand). Who doesn’t expect things in return – EVER. Who accepts the world as it is and doesn’t let it affect his walk with You. I want a man who wants to change the world. Lord, will this ever be true for me? [pic] I want a man that knows You!!! I want a man that will accept Your blessings even the small ones. A man that makes me feel like he can make a mountain out of a mole hill even if there is no dirt or rock to make one with. I want a man that is positive and understanding. A man that makes me push to be a better person. A man excited about life and looks forward to life after death. A man that has a spot in heaven and will help me in my spiritual journey. Because that’s what life is … a journey of...
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...blest His name that gave and took,” she acknowledges her belief of God’s involvement in the fire, but doesn’t seem angry by it. “Thou hast an house on high erect, Fram’d by that mighty Architect…Stands permanent, though this be fled.” Anne Bradford was a very spiritual woman and believes God has a home for her in heaven and this home on earth is only temporary. To go to heaven would be “A prize so vast as is unknown” and “There’s wealth enough, I need no more.” She writes “My hope and treasure lies above,” evidences heaven is the ultimate destination. Anne Bradford seemed to be a very loving, respectful, and devoted wife to her husband Simon. In To My Dear and Loving Husband, she writes, “If ever two were one, then surely we…I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold…My love is such that rivers cannot quench…” The passion she feels for her husband truly shines in this poem. She may be considered one of the first feminist. In The Prologue, she addresses the sexism of the time as she writes, “Who says my hand a needle better fits…For such despite they cast on female wits...If what I do prove well, it won’t advance; They’ll say it’s stol’n, or else it was by chance.” She gives credit to the strengths of men but asks acknowledgement for her own. Her writings bring to mind a picture of an...
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...and bad times. Thank you for being my one true love and making my life so wonderful. With all my love, Letter #2: Dearest, How can I ever adequately express my love for you? Over the years (months) of our relationship, I have come to realize what a wonderful person you are and how much you mean to me. Thank you for being the 'light of my life' and for helping me to be a better person. All my love, Letter #3: Dear Jane, I love you! Do I need to say more? I know I don't tell you very often how I feel about you, but you should know that you mean a lot to me and I don't know what I would do without you in my life. I hope we will be together for a long, long time. Love always, Letter #4: My dearest wife, Traveling as much as I do, I need to write this 'love letter' to let you know how much I miss you when I am away, and how much I love you. You are the meaning in my life and make each day I spend with you wonderful and fulfilling. I only wish my job allowed me more time to be at home with you and the kids. It helps me to carry these pictures of you with me wherever I go, but nothing compensates for our not being together. Until I am with you again, please accept this note as a promise of my faithfulness and affection. Your loving husband, PS. Give my love and hugs to the kids! Letter #5: Dear John, Thank you for being my friend for all these years. Your support, affection and caring have made my life better. I never dreamed when...
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...longing for the return of her dear husband. She had to stay home and take care of their one and only child, Telemachus. In addition to raising her son, she also faced a massive storm of suitors who wanted her hand in marriage. Although Odysseus may have been far away from his home, he never forgot about his faithful wife back in Ithaca. In the book it states, “Indeed, Calypso, fairest goddess, tried to keep me in her cavern, by her side; she wanted me as husband. So did Circe...she too held me within her halls...Both failed. They could never persuade the soul within my breast.” This quote help express that even though there were woman like Calypso and Circe, who tried to persuade Odysseus to be their husband, he never attempted to betray his loyal wife. That powerful live that he had for his wife is what got him through those hardships that he had faced throughout his journey. Penelope also acted loyal and loving toward his dear husband, Odysseus. She had to face the terrifying fact that if Odysseus did not return home, she would indeed have to marry a suitor. These suitors were constantly at Penelope’s home attempting to persuade her into marrying one of them by giving her the best gifts they could give. She however, would never marry a suitor unless she knew about Odysseus’s journey and whether he was alive or not. Even though she had to wait around 20 years to finally see her husband again, She always kept the hope that she would actually see her husband again. There was surely nothing...
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...would not be a good thing for a woman to publish a book at that time. The gender role was very specific and it was only men who wrote books. “One of her closest friends, Anne Hutchinson, who was also a religious and educated woman had made the mistake of airing her views publicly, and was banished from her community”. Her writing was though published later. A family member stole actually her work and brought it to England where it was published in 1650. The book did very well in the stores. The book was about her life experiences including her relationship to her husband, family and religion. “One of the most interesting aspects of her work is the context in which she wrote; an atmosphere where the search for knowledge was frowned upon as being against God’s will, and where women are relegated to traditional roles.” And in her other Poem, “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, she manifested that her love to her husband is the biggest. She would not swap him for any material goods. “I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold or all riches that the East doth hold”. This poem tells both about the Puritan community and how Anne Bradstreet was special. She was as said well-educated and could think by herself but she also was a great wife. In the Puritan society, men are usually superior but Anne Bradstreet stepped out of the shadow and showed her qualities....
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...In the short story, “The Necklace,” Guy de Maupassant illustrates a dynamic character. The author illustrates: Her tastes were simple because she had never been able to afford any other, but she was as unhappy as though she had married beneath her [....][…] She suffered endlessly, feeling herself born for every delicacy and luxury.[…]All these things, of which other women of her class would not even have been aware, tormented and insulted her. […]The day of the party arrived. Madame Loisel was a success[….][…]Madame Loisel came to know the ghastly life of abject poverty. […]She came to know the heavy work of the house, the hateful duties of the kitchen. […]And, clad like a poor woman, she went to the fruiterer, to the grocer, to the butcher, a basket on her arm, haggling, insulted, fighting for every wretched halfpenny of her money. (de Maupassant) This quote describes a drastic change in the protagonist, the author narrates “She suffered endlessly, feeling herself born for every delicacy and luxury.” She lives in an illusionary world where her actual life does not match the ideal life she has in her head; she believes that her beauty and charm makes her worthy of greater things. “The day of the party arrived. Madame Loisel was a success” The party is a triumph because for the first time, her appearance matches the reality of her life. She is prettier than the other women, sought after by the men, and generally admired and flattered by all. (de Maupassant) Her life is as...
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...Script of Lovers' Path : A Tale of Cupid and Psyche Note: credits to Edith Hamilton, author of Greek Mythology Book, other writers on net which is my source of conceptualizing the details, composers and artist of all the music and sound effects for the soundtracks. Prelude : Story Teller: (Forever In Love: Sax Instrumental) Cupid and Psyche is a story about love. It is also about beauty, truth, and goodness, for these are three aspects of love: and it is about death, the hereafter, and rebirth. Its simplicity touches our hearts, and at the same time tantalizes our minds with hints of teachings that youth experienced during the higher degrees of initiation. It deals about human consciousness, with its fall from on high, its captivity in realms of material illusion, its ages-long wanderings, and its metamorphosis as it awakens and recollects with increasing clarity its divine origin and nature. Hence love endeavours to rise, as a butterfly freed from its chrysalis, into higher dimensions where it lives among the immortals. Cupid and Psyche is indeed a story of love, a love with transcendent power to raise the soul to divine awareness. As such, this is a love story to be cherished during those dark and silent moments that sanctify our lives. : My friends……the beautiful story of Cupid and Psyche…. Music : harp and lyre instrumental ( 30 seconds) SCENE I. (open curtain – stage 1) Narration : (background music : prayer to the goddess)Olympus was the residence of the divine...
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