Varying Versions: The Woman Warrior

Words: 327
Pages: 2
Open Document
Varying Versions: Differences Between the Narrator and the No Name Woman
The most noticeable parallel that has occurred so far in the events of The Woman Warrior is the close connection but vastly different realities between the narrator, Maxine Hong Kingston, and her aunt - the No Name Woman. This parallel being how the No Name Woman literally does not have any power - not even the power to live a life of her choosing nor the power or ability to tell her own story - meanwhile our narrator, Maxine, has the power to tell her own story in addition to creating and sharing the stories of those around her.
The difference in the amount of power between Maxine and her nameless aunt is highlighted for readers and for Maxine right from the beginning
Show More

Related Documents: Varying Versions: The Woman Warrior

Analysis of Petrach's Poetry: a Translation of Italian Poem Rime 140 Essay

This is a translation of the Italian poem "Rime 140" by Petrarch. The following link - shows the original form and two translations - each poem is different. They are built around the conceit of love as a warrior or knight, who, in the octave, makes bold to declare himself through a blush, and is promptly rebuked by the beloved; the sestet finds him running away to hide, leaving the poet to reflect on his plight as a faithful servant of a cowardly master. By attributing the offensive, cowardly, and…

Words 1540 - Pages 7

Essay on Venezuela FINAL

Venezuela Intro to Spanish Culture – Class 51963 Geazul Olivares Viniegra Due: Monday, March 12th, 2012 A Country Research By: Corey Tallevi-Keller, Erlenys Correa, Micheal Coates, Manpreet Fatrha, & Keren Argueta TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction to the Country (Erlenys Correa) 1 II. Locations and Geographical Divisions (Corey Tallevi-Keller) 2 III. Capital (Keren Argueta) 3 IV. Other important cities (Erlenys Correa) 4 V. Languages (Manpreet S. Fartha) 5 VI. Traditions, legends, and/or myths…

Words 6436 - Pages 26