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Murray's essay relationship "On the Equality of the Sexes?"

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Choose two or three significant passages from texts studied during the 1st half of the semester and reflect on why they inspire you and/or change your perspectives on learning and life.
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Mid-Term Fall 2019-World Lit. II




 




Part I: Terms, Definitions, Identifications: Answer 5 of the following in a full, specific, complete short answer.  1 short answer must address Sr. Juana; 1 must address Murray; and 1 must address Moliere.  neo-classicism, Sr. Juana of the Cross and Reply to Sr. Filotea, polemical treatise, Murray and“On the Equality of the Sexes,” Moliere, Tartuffe, Two Treatises of Government and John Locke, wit and satire, Age of Enlightenment, Elmire, Dorine, Cleante  (40 points)




 




Part II:  Write a well-crafted essay on two of the following topics.  Refer to specific passages and use appropriate direct quotes from the text (s) in your answers.  One essay must address either Sr. Juana or Moliere and one essay must address Judith Sargent Murray.  (60 points)




 





  1. Discuss and illustrate the specific ways that Sister Juana’s Reply to Sr. Filotea anticipates the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment.




 





  1. Discuss the roles of women in Moliere’s play, Tartuffe.  How do Dorine and Elmire display both intelligence and independence?




 





  1. Discuss the different types of reason in Tartuffe.  For example, which characters favor common sense, and which favor theoretical sense?  What do these reasoning techniques say about the characters?




 





  1. What is the relationship between the poem that introduces Murray’s essay and the content and themes of the essay, “On the Equality of the Sexes?”




 





  1. Consider the ways Murray’s essay illustrates wit and humor in a winsome manner.  What does she hope to accomplish by using these literary devices in her forceful and bold argument?




 





  1. What purpose does the “supplement” or “addendum” (The Apology of Eve sub-genre) serve in this essay and its overall argument?




 





  1. Consider the similar themes, arguments, and techniques among Sr. Juana’s 1690s “Reply” and Murray’s 1790s essay, “On the Equality of the Sexes.”




 




Bonus: Choose two or three significant passages from texts studied during the 1st half of the semester and reflect on why they inspire you and/or change your perspectives on learning and life.




Due: Friday, Oct 18 by 6pm    Note: If you wrote your major essay on one of the above essay topics, then you must choose another topic for your exam essay.

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What is the relationship between the poem that introduces Murray's essay and the content and themes of the essay, "On the Equality of the Sexes?"
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           The poem in the essay, "On the Equality of the Sexes" is an introduction to the theme of the essay. The essay talks about the differences between people on various levels. For example, on the first line, the poem talks about how different the minds of people are. The truth of these differences is seen with each passing days' experiences. However, the spirit that people show makes a difference. The strength they display is surprising. The theme of the poem is built on the argument that despite the human differences, people can still be equal regarding the spirits and strength they put into their endeavors.
           The poem brings forth the differences that are purported as the cause of the lack of equality amongst people of different sexes. It talks about how their bodies sexually judge women's worth. They are limited because of the way nature has designed them. The poem outlines values that women embrace, and this promotes the equality of sexes. However, it also identifies some women who do not want to improve. Such women do not embrace things like knowledge acquisition and perseverance that promotes them to be equal to man. Such women look up to men for the provision of their needs. They feel as if they were created, inferior souls. The poem brings about the way women view themselves and how it shapes the difference between them and men.
           The poem also talks about how some men have made it impossible for women's livelihoods to be improved. They can be termed as the enemies of equality. In a statement that states that men rob women of the power to grow, it is evident just how women's empowerment is threatened by male dominance (Pizzetta, p 1-9). The family brings to light that the perceptions that threaten the ability to improve will come to an end when people will appreciate the difference amongst people of both genders and make an effort to create equality.
On the Equality of Sexes
           The essay by Judith Murray outlines how men and women are equal. It explains the similarities and differences between man and woman and explains how they can be used to create a fairground....
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