goblin market

• written

  1859
• what was rossetti doing at this time?

  volunteering at st mary magdalene penitentiary for fallen women in highgate
• st mary magdalene penitentiary

  anglo catholic instutution dedicated to reform and rehabiliation of prostitutes , bases on idea that women trangressed sexually could be redeemed
• biographers / critics argue that the themes of

  temptation , sexual exchange , sisterly redemption influenced by experience as an associate sister
• "glossy head"

  temptress archetype
• temptress archetype

   captivating figure, characterized by, charm, and the ability to influence others, challenges societal norms and wields her allure as a power and a tool of persuasion
• fallen woman

  "laura bowed her head to her"
• maid

  "lizzie veiled her blushes"
• male gaze

  "crouching close together"
• male gaze link to adh

  tarantella dance , despite its usual cause of death or a miracle
• tarantella

  italians would try to rid themselves of tarantula venom by dancing poison out of system ,would dance until they fell to death exhausted or were saved by a miracle
• curiousity

  criticised
• in adh curiousity

  leads to noras final exit
• adh angel in the house quote

  "i believe that i am first and foremost a human being ,like you or that i must try and become one"
• angel in the house

  presented a criterion for the ideal woman who would live to serve a man
• critic woolf

  "killing the angel in the house was part of the occupation of a female writer"
• woolf analysis

  for women to have freedom must kill submissive persona expected of them
• woolf analysis 2

  nora realisies her identity was created by mens demands , whole life was a performance to gain approval
• "all my gold is on the furze"

  beauty is all she has to offer
• beauty victorian era

  Clear faces, bright eyes and tinted lips were desirable, but everything had to look natural. It was believed that cheeks painted with blush had to look flushed, and lips had to look bitten rather than painted.
• beauty adh

  "doll-wife"
• What term is used to describe Nora's role in the play?

  doll-wife
• How is Nora's role characterized in relation to her husband?

  She is expected to make his life pleasant
• What qualities are associated with traditional femininity in the 19th century?

  Charming, beautiful, and obedient
• How does Torvald view Nora in their relationship?

  As someone to be pampered and protected
• What does the term "doll" suggest about Nora's identity?

  Her identity and agency are artificial
• In what sphere is Nora constrained?

  Within a domestic sphere
• What opportunities does Nora have for personal growth?

  Little to no autonomy or opportunities
• What does the play expose about women's roles in marriage?

  Women were often considered subordinate to men
• How were women viewed in terms of their desires and ambitions?

  As mere ornaments, not individuals
• What does the term "doll-wife" indicate about Nora's characterization?

  It indicates her infantilization and lack of agency
• rape of the lock

  alexander pope 1712
• rape of the lock

  satirizes the superficiality and vanity of the upper-class society in early 18th-century England. It centers around a trivial event—the cutting of a lady’s lock of hair—and blows it up into a grand narrative, exaggerating the emotional reactions and consequences. Through this satire, Pope critiques the frivolity of the aristocracy, especially the obsession with appearance, beauty, and honor.
• pope mocks

  the aristocratic women’s preoccupation with appearances, suggesting that these concerns are both excessive and unworthy of the importance placed upon them.
• desire and consequence in rape of the lock

  central incident—the theft of the lock of hair—can be seen as a metaphor for the frivolous nature of aristocratic desire. The fact that this seemingly trivial event causes such uproar and intense emotional reactions suggests how unreasoned desires can escalate to disproportionate levels, symbolizing the emptiness of the aristocracy's pursuit of beauty and status.
• desire and consequence in goblin market

  desire has darker, more moral consequences. Laura's consumption of the goblin fruit leads her into a state of decline, representing the dangers of indulging in temptation without foresight or understanding of its consequences. The redemption, however, comes through Lizzie’s selflessness, a stark contrast to the individualistic and selfish desires portrayed in Pope’s poem.
• biblical fall of man- temptation

  • In the Garden of Eden, God commands Adam and Eve not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This is the only prohibition placed upon them in Eden, and they live in a state of harmony with God, free from sin.
  • However, the serpent (often understood as a manifestation of Satan) tempts Eve by questioning God's command and suggesting that eating the forbidden fruit would give her wisdom and make her like God. The serpent's argument is that God has lied to them by withholding knowledge.
• biblical fall of man-

  • Eve, persuaded by the serpent’s lies, eats the fruit and then gives some to Adam, who also eats. This act of disobedience is often called "original sin," as it marks the moment when humanity chooses to reject God's authority and wisdom.
  • As soon as they eat the fruit, their eyes are opened, and they become aware of their nakedness. This awareness symbolizes the loss of innocence, and they feel shame for the first time.
• biblical fall of man-consequences

  • God confronts them: God calls Adam and Eve to account for their actions. Adam blames Eve, and Eve blames the serpent. This shifting of blame shows the breakdown of trust and responsibility that sin brings.
  • Curses and Expulsion:
  • Serpent: The serpent is cursed to crawl on its belly and to be at enmity with humanity.
  • Woman: Eve (and by extension, women) is given pain in childbirth and a desire for her husband, who will rule over her.
  • Man: Adam is cursed to toil and labor in the ground for his sustenance, and death is now a part of the human experience.
• "dwindled and grew gray"

  ageing excessively as a consequence of sex