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Jean Toomer, “Karintha,” “Becky,” and “Blood-Burning Moon” (1923) (ER) Zora Neale Hurston, “Sweat” (1926) (ER) Discussing research paper proposal assignment
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I chose t his photo because it is how I imagined Hurston’s character Delia Jones to look like in the short story “Sweat”. The woman in this photo and Jones are both strong independent women who don’t appear afraid to earn a living (by cleaning white peoples clothing). Which brings up the theme of gender roles, and domesticity; While Jones is still doing “woman’s work” in her home she also portrays a sense of liberation because she is working and bringing in an income therefore becoming the “breadwinner” of the household. Work Cited: Photo: Kasebier, Gertrude. //Young woman working amid clotheslines heavy with sheets and stockings//. 1902. Newport, Rhode Island. Photograph. []. Date Accessed: September 17,2013

[] This YouTube clip is a scene from the television show Toddlers and Tiara. It illustrates the issue of loss of innocence by coming of age. In this clip, Paisley Scott acts out the role of the prostitute from Pretty Woman. At the time, Paisley is between the age of 3-5 portraying the role of a prostitute. In a way Paisley is growing up too fast. When a girl is around the age of 3-5, she usually portrays the roles of being playful, innocent, lovable, and so on.

Citation: YouTube, TLC. "Pretty Women" Toddlers and Tiaras. 8 Sept 2011. Web. 18 Sept 2013

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