Gender Roles And Feminism Flashcards
“I am not a bird and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will”
This reflects back to her childhood wish of being a bird and flying away. Her statement “I am not a bird” contradicts this and perhaps indicates she has come to terms with the fact that she will never be free and is moving from one of societies nets (under the control of men)to another. Her denunciation that she is human reflects how women were viewed as subhuman in this society.
“I am a woman who has learned to say no”
This speaks levels to Jane’s character. Her defiance to the patriarchy made her an inspiring and influential figure in literature that young and oppressed women could look up to and admire.
“I have as much soul as you”
Jane’s stands up to the notions that men set upon her, denoting that she is a human and feels things just like any man would.
This reflects back to her childhood wish of being a bird and flying away. Her statement “I am not a bird” contradicts this and perhaps indicates she has come to terms with the fact that she will never be free and is moving from one of societies nets (under the control of men)to another. Her denunciation that she is human reflects how women were viewed as subhuman in this society.
“I am not a bird and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will”
This speaks levels to Jane’s character. Her defiance to the patriarchy made her an inspiring and influential figure in literature that young and oppressed women could look up to and admire.
“I am a woman who has learned to say no”
Jane’s stands up to the notions that men set upon her, denoting that she is a human and feels things just like any man would.
“I have as much soul as you”
