Jazmine Navarro
The statement that “The Swimmer” is not necessarily a bad one. I do not believe that the author was trying to attach a negative connotation to upper class. Most of Neddy’s friends were very friendly to him – offering him a drink, striking up conversation, immersing him in the parties, and offering their condolences. The only time when there really seems to be a lower – upper class division is when he goes to the Biswangers. She is snooty and rude to him because he is no longer apart of the high society she is. “The Swimmer” seems to be more about the people we are and less about upper-class life. It’s about the people we want to be and not letting social standings define us.
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Some critics think of Norma Jean’s changes as connected to feminism’s influence. Do you agree?” (“Shiloh” ) 1459.
ReplyDeleteNorma Jean’s character is a good representation of a feminist. She’s strong, talented, independent, and is able to overcome tragedy. I agree with the critics that Norma Jean’s changes are connected to feminism’s influence because just how the feminist theory implies, Norma concentrates on creating her own identity within the boundaries of her marriage. Her behavior and attitudes change towards self-improvement and focusing on her own life. The story itself starts off with Norma Jean lifting weights and Leroy, a truck driver, jobless due to his accident. The opening scene sets the image of how Norma is the bread winner for the household. Feminism isn’t the only cause for Norma’s change in attitude but it’s definitely one of the primary factors. Other grounds for leaving Leroy include the lack of financial and emotional security she had living with him. Feminism could’ve been a possible reason that made Norma want to leave the empty life with Leroy and pursue her own American Dream because now she lived in a society that was accepting of women working and paving their own path to success.