ENG215H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Frederick Philip Grove, Emo, Sinclair Ross
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Lazybones- frederick philip grove (elizabeth and walter) comparison/contrast of liz and wal: liz always in movement, wal still sleeping. Morning and night he is lying down: children like their same sex parent. Gender norms: betray: her power makes it difficult for her to conform to traditional female role, wal doesn"t fit into his shoes. Could mean he isn"t" carrying out traditional role of man as breadwinner. Irene, only other woman mentioned, described by looks, high-stepper (degrades her status, term used for horses) Objectifying liz, appearance indicating she doesn"t fall in gender script: lots of mention of wal good looks, diminishes his masculinity, her own tradition. Isn"t traditional, its her own, she wants to farm and be = Liz ventures beyond domestic roles and takes control of farm. In front of visitor they uphold traditional roles. Confronting limitations of her power, comes out where there"s an audience.