Essays About Marriage

The issue of homosexual marriage has created a fervor in recent American society. With some states allowing such civil unions and others refusing, the nation continues to debate this volatile issue. Reverend Louis P. Sheldon, in his essay “Gay Marriage ‘Unnatural’,” alerts his readers to his general proposition that gay marriage is, theoretically, culturally and […]

Family and peer relations are critical to understanding the social and academic life of young women. For the past several decades, women have proven their worth by establishing great educational, professional, and social developments. Nowadays, a significant number of women are perceived to be actively taking part in worlds that were traditionally dominated by men. […]

It is not usual for lovers of literature to consciously find a connection between Asian Literature and Anglo-Saxon Medieval Literature. However, it is always wise to remember the lessons that literature scholars have learned about the great Greek motivations: stories [ literature ] will always be similar to each other, no matter from what global […]

Imagine your husband coming home with a girl to marry as his second wife after been married to you for thirty years. How would you feel? Would you stay or leave the relationship? In So Long a Letter, by Mariama Ba, the author describes the struggles and challenges two women stumble upon and the different […]

The main principles of the structural functionalism theory are that society is composed of integral parts that perform vital roles which ensure the continuous operation of society in an organized manner (Delmar 2007). Radical change in these parts will result in general discord so that in order to be functional, society should accommodate minimal changes […]

Marriage is an important part of life. Education is also important. When it comes to marriage, choosing a mate with or without education is important. With an educated mate the marriage will be happier and more fulfilling. With a non-educated mate the marriage will be filled with problems and tension. First of all I wouldn’t […]

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, dreams, visions, and premonitions have significant significance. These elements serve to foreshadow the tragic events that unfold, offer insight into characters’ perspectives on specific issues, and convey deeper messages within the play. As symbols, they shed light on the various themes explored throughout the story. An example of foreshadowing the […]

In all likelihood, prehistoric human societies likely possessed approximately 5 or 6 gender identities, which aligned with human nature. It is undeniable that certain ancient tribes (such as the Native Americans or the Bugis of Sulawesi, among others) perpetuated this notion. In contrast to contemporary Western societies where the number of gender identities may be […]

Chetan Bhagat, a well-known Indian Author and columnist is the author of this novel 2 states – The Story of My Marriage. He has written a beautiful tale about an inter-caste love cum arranged marriage of two students from different states and different caste of India who meet at famous institute IIM, Ahmedabad. I am here […]

The short story “Another Evening at the Club” by Alifa Rifaat illustrates the limited roles that women like Samia had during this period. Their primary role was to serve as the perfect trophy wife for their husbands and to bear children. The story is set in Egypt during an era of arranged marriages, where Samia […]

Musicals have been a significant part of the film industry for many years. Directors, like Randall Klies in movies such as “Grease”, use musical scenes to captivate audiences with intricate styles and dance sequences. These scenes allow audiences to indulge in imaginative settings with vibrant costumes and extravagant dance routines, while still following a realistic […]

Sir Richard Arkwright, the inventor of the water frame was born in Preston in 1732. Sir Richard lived in Rock House which overlooked the mill. Richard Arkwright was knighted by George III and had two daughters and one son in his first marriage. He went to Cromford at the age of 39 in 1771 and […]

Thomas Hardy’s presentation of women is quite highlights the typical Victorian attitude towards women . In particular, ‘An Imaginative Women’ and ‘On the Western Circuit’ produce some interesting comparisons. The two leading characters are women, Ella Marchmill (‘An Imaginative Woman’) and Edith Harnham (‘On the Western Circuit’). The first and probably the most obvious similarity […]

In the Outside dog, Alan Bennett uses the character of Marjory to narrate, but we are also shown how in denial she has become during a long and unfair relationship with her husband, or rather her husband and his dog – Stuart and Tina. We feel sympathy towards Marjory but are curious as to why […]

“Brief Encounter” dealt with the issues of sexuality and desire by using a lot of different techniques. Some of the main ones included the lighting that was used, which would always heighten the facial expressions of the characters that were in the scene (inevitably it was Laura and Alec). This then led to the viewers […]

I agree with the statement that The Importance of Being Earnest is unquestionably a comedy. There are numerous entertaining quotes and the plot itself is humorous. The storyline is a farce filled with coincidences that lead to an absurd climax. It uses irony to mock the everyday traditions of Victorian England. The language employed is […]

Love and lost plays an integral role in the story of the Half Bothers, which successfully leads to an inevitable ending. Each character rein act different aspects of the definition of love and lost. For this reason, I will explore the way Elizabeth Gaskell epitomises love in each of the characters Helen, William and Gregory. […]

In medieval literature, love and marriage are portrayed as separate subjects. Marriage in that time was an institution of duty, restriction, and convention. Love, in contradiction to Marriage, is idealized as chivalric, adventurous, and what all women truly long for. When literature at that time began to introduce the concept of romantic love, the idea […]

A great deal is significant about the way George Eliot portrayed women’s rights in the 19th century in her novel Silas Marner. For example Mary Ann Evans had to take alias of George Eliot to hide her true identity and gender to be taken seriously as an author. She lived with a man but couldn’t […]

The Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) religion is a fast growing religion and shows no sign of slowing down. There are currently 155 SDA hospitals and 276 clinics throughout the world. Many congregations have a Dorcas Society which provides food and supplies to the needy. They currently operate 92 post-secondary institutions, almost 1000 secondary schools and over […]

Based on my understanding of “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte and “Wide Sargasso Sea,” considering the social contexts in which they were written, it seems inevitable that the marriage between Bertha Mason and Edward Rochester would fail. The societal norms and expectations of the time period would not have permitted Rochester and Bertha to live […]

Lines 130 to 177 in act 1, scene 3 of the Othello play is what encompasses Othello’s speech to the Duke, the senators and Brabantio. Othello and Brabantio were present in front of the Duke and the senators, basically because Othello was being accused of witchcraft, since there was no other reason why a beautiful […]