Topic Sentances Flashcards
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Loneliness
Curleys wife is presented as lonely and desperate, as she is powerless on a male dominated ranch, leading her to make desperate bids for attention all as a result of her misogynistic views towards women at this time.
Sexism
Curleys wife is presented as a victim of sexism and being objectified by the men, as she is trapped in a life where she has little control over her dreams and future, leading her to become of victim of this, like many women were at this time due to patriarchal views of women at the time.
Unfulfilled dreams
Curleys wife is presneted as having unfulfilled and incomplete dreams this is because she was promised fame and luxury, but instead ended up in a controlling relationship with curley. This leads her to believe her ambitions and goals are crushed by the limitation she faces, reflecting the harsh reality for many women during this time who had little over there future
