...THE WOMAN IN BLACK THEMES Little Words, Big Ideas Betrayal Sure, we'll buy that Jennet was betrayed. Her sister forcibly took away her only child and then allowed—at least from Jennet's perspective—him to die in a horrible accident. Way to take care of... Isolation Since The Woman in Black is more or less set in the middle of nowhere among bogs and fogs, it makes sense that a lot of the book is basically a how-to guide on being scared and alone. In the book,... Revenge To Jennet, revenge is a dish best served cold... or hot, or on the side, or fried up in a tasty hash, or pretty much any way she can get it. What we're saying is that this chick likes revenge. Even... Fear Talk about Fright Nights. This is one haunted house that even thrill-seekers are going to want to avoid. The Woman in Black is interested in a lot of things—nature, the Sublime, revenge—but it'... Appearances This isn't one of those horror stories where things aren't always what they seem, and Jennet is no disembodied ghost going bump in the night. She's fully embodied, with eyes, clothes, and skin—ev... Memory and the Past The Woman in Black is one long trip down memory lane, but it's not the memory lane that happens to be lined with rose bushes and chirping birds and lazy afternoons at the beach. It's more a memory... The Supernatural What's more supernatural than ghosts and phantom noises and self-rocking chairs? The Woman in Black is chock-full of creepy, inexplicable details that...
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...Faculty: Pedagogy Name, surname: Aytan Mammadova Group: 203 A Teacher : Ulviyya Ahmedova 2015 “The woman in black” By Susan Hill “The Woman in Black” was first published in 1983 and has gone on to have a remarkable life over the following decades, in various paperback incarnations. It consists of twelve chapters. When the book opens, Arthur Kipps is sharing some fascinating thoughts about how he's always been affected by the weather. He describes how he came to live at Monk's Piece and stumbled across it while out on a ride with his employer, Mr. Bentley. Arthur is a solicitor and has worked with Mr. Bentley for many years. Now he's married to a woman named Esmé and lives in Monk's Piece with her four children from a previous marriage; they have been happily settled for fourteen years. It's Christmas Eve and Arthur is at home with Esmé and her children when the boys begin telling ghost stories. Arthur tries to be cool with it, but he's uneasy. When Edmund asks him to join in, he pretty much leaves in a huff and goes to walk outside. Eventually he rejoins the party, but not before deciding to write down the story of what happened to him when he went to Crythin Gifford so many years ago. And now the real story begins. It's November. Twenty-three year old solicitor Arthur Kipps is going on a business trip for his boss, Mr. Bentley. He's headed to the home of recently deceased Alice Drablow to sort out her affairs and attend her...
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...Explore how the writer creates sympathy for the woman in black in the novel of the same name. The first way the writer creates sympathy for the Woman in Black (TWIB) is by not giving her an actual name. The fact that she is known as ‘Woman’ could suggest that she is representing all women in the Victorian days that were going through similar situations as she was when she was alive. This could link to how the females were known as the weaker sex compared to men because they had less power. It was irrelevant if they were rich or poor because they didn’t have any choice with how they lived/were treated. TWIB is that uncared for, she isn’t seen important enough to have a name. This could link to her being voiceless because if she doesn’t even have a name, why would her thoughts and opinions be relevant? By having such little power TWIB may feel angry and hateful towards men because they’re the ones who give her little knowledge of existence. She may feel as if she has no choice but to stay quiet seen as they wouldn’t listen to her anyways. The reader would feel sympathy for her because it makes them wonder what has happened to the woman in black to make her feel that way about having her own voice and opinion on things.They may not mention her real name because they’re too fearful that she might appear. This implies that she may not be speaking because she is hiding a dark secret that she doesn’t want anyone to know about. The word ‘black’ also suggests darkness meaning she may be extremely...
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...and even education. "The Declaration of Sentiments" is written by a white woman and "Ain't I a Woman" was written by a black woman so they may differ or they may not. American culture in the 19th century definitely had two distinct purposes for men and women. Men were meant to work and women were meant to stay home and take care of the house. In "The Declaration of Sentiments" she's writing about inequality and how the country is in only the men's favor. She says, "He has so framed the laws of divorce, as to what shall be the proper causes and, in case of separation, to whom the guardianship of the children shall be given, as to be wholly regardless of the happiness of women-the law, in all cases, going upon a false supposition of the supremacy of man and giving all power into his hands." She's saying that women aren't protected enough from men and that the law needs to be more equal. She also wants there to be more equality in women employment. In "Ain't I a Woman", she is also talking about sexism but the difference between these two documents is that Sojourner Truth is also talking about racism. She says that black women are stereotyped as whores and white women as virgins. This justified the rape of black women, which is horrible. She says that most of the "feminist movement" were white middle class or upper class women. That's another way that these two documents differ because of the classism black women...
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...Andrew mason London 3 Woolf Mews WC1 H9XZ HR Manager Carphone Warehouse 4 Upper Street London N1 0PQ Dear Mr. Albrecht Sales Assistant I am enclosing my CV and wish to apply for the above position, which I have seen in Islington Angel, N1 centre. I would very much like to be considered for this job for several reasons. I really enjoy aiding customers if they have a problem; also I am very enthusiastic about mobile phones and I know quite a lot about them so I would be confident talking to customers about mobile phones and their problems. As you can see I have experience in sales on a fruit stall in Chapel Market, Islington whilst at school, where I very much enjoyed learning about sales. Including the different types of customers you can come across and how to communicate with customers. In my BTEC business studies, my target level is a distinction; therefore I would be ideal for this job. I think I would be the perfect candidate for the job because, I am very interested in modern technology and I also know a lot about mobile phones, tablets and mobile phone appliances. I have learned information about mobile phones by researching phones on the internet. As well as already knowing quite a lot about mobile phones etc. I would also be intrigued to learn more. I would be available for an interview at a time suitable to you; I look forward to meeting you. Yours faithfully Andrew Mason Andrew...
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...Unreasonable, too excited, difficult, an Angry Black Woman, are all the things I’ve been labeled since I began speaking up for what I believe in. I almost believed my father when he said I was just like my mother, another angry Black woman looking for drama. I stop. I am angry, I am just like my mother, I am oppressed, I am misunderstood, I am a woman, I am Black, I am an American, I am Ariel; nice to meet you. The intersectionality of my identities has shaped my experience and will continue to shape my experience in this world. Women of Color in America experience oppression on the basis of our race and our gender; the oppressions are not separate but equal, they do not merely coexist, for they are one entity in our eyes. To be a Black woman...
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...The world’s perception of the Black Woman in the eyes of one lost. Silent cries and invisible tears is what many deal with to keep the strength of our persona alive to the world. Shouts for help muffled by this strength we wear so well. A world of beautiful black faces scared with visible and invisible burses for a society that fails to notice the pain and hurt. Security that black women are forced to make for themselves seems to be a resentment of the men that should be the keepers of such a title. Is it a sign of weakness to show the venerable side of the portrayed black women of today? Is asking to be secure and protected for harm whether it be physically, emotionally, or financially a sign of being an over bearing woman or lack of a better word "bitch"? Why ask, demand it and accept nothing less. The words we speak come out loud and strong, but not to make a scene, it is to have our voices heard that continue to be muffled by the way a black woman is seen. Strong yes and able to endure more than most yet looked down upon if one voices a cry for help. See the blood officer!!! Help me!!! Calm down ma'am, can you tell me how you started this situation? Who cares it's neither here nor there. Is this the way I perceive the way a black woman should be? I allowed the thought of a family to interfere with my true self and with doing so killed off anything right. I have allowed my children also young black women to see me turned into nothing but convenience. They will not see that...
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...It’s a deliberate, aching journey to your own self inflicted demise. But lets face it, I was a teen living lavish in the suburbs of one of the richest counties in the country, and I was black. Only I seemed aware that my melanin did not garuntee me an eating disorder free life. My color became the perfect armor against suspicion. I had an extremely difficult time seeking help because all my life I had been told I needed to fit into this strong Black woman archetype. I felt like a failure and had a lot of shame because of my bulimia and anorexia. I always made sure that I looked together, happy and confident and in many ways I really did feel ok, but it was really part of a façade trying to prove that I was. No one expected anything not even my own parents, my mother whom I spent every second with, whom of which swore she “knew me better than the back of her own hand” said she would of never guessed once I disclosed to her what I had been doing after a late night emergency room visit. After that I didn’t have a choice she sent me to a 12 step meeting for compulsive...
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...Analyse Hill’s use of language, form and structure in an extract from ‘The Funeral of Mrs Drablow,’ in her novel; ‘The Woman in Black.’ Show how the narrative development, characterisation and setting are enhanced by her style. Susan Hill’s literary style accords to a pastiche of Victorian Gothic horror. Hill effectively evokes the voice of Victorian era writers using recognisable devices such as; densely detailed text, a sympathetic narrative voice and language that is as lavish as any Victorian tale. The extract I am analysing is taken from the chapter; ‘The Funeral of Mrs Drablow’, and is impediment to the novella, as here, we are first introduced to the character Jeanette Humfrye in an alarming manner by her shocking facade: ‘‘she was suffering from some terrible wasting disease’’ which would unease any reader. Hill uses onomatopoeia and sibilance to introduce her character to us; “Some slight rustle” which draws our attention away from the funeral and onto ‘the young woman with the wasted face’. The phrase ‘slight rustle’ is also used on the following page and concluding tragedy in the final chapter ‘The Woman in Black’, showing an association with the sibilant expression and Jeanette’s presence. Hill uses sibilance in relation to the Woman in Black, because the alveolar pronunciation of the ‘s’ produces a ‘hissing’ sound, which often correlates to cynicism in Gothic Horror. This is a warning sign to the reader and relates us back to Kipps’ prior ominous references from...
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...I ADMIRE THE BLACK WOMAN Journal Entry | 4 Comments | over 3 years ago I personally admire the strength of a Black Woman, without which historically we would be in a much worse condition as a people. Unfortunately, just as some Black Men have left their families behind, some have also left their people behind. If not for the Sister picking up that banner and unselfishly giving their all for the success of their families, where would we be today. I applaud the Black Woman's strength, determination and intelligence. Instead of criticizing our Sisters, who have the right (simply because they can make the intellectual choice, and may feel it is there personal nature to be dominant or submissive) to be submissive or dominant, we as Black Men should, instead support them. I am not the least bit intimidated by a capable intelligent strong Sister. If anything it keeps me focused on the fact that I gotta come correct. It forces me to grow. It makes my dominance of her even more of an accomplishment. And it thrills me to see her gain happiness and thrive under my domination. Since spirituality was touched on, I would like to address this matter from a spiritual perspective as well. As most can tell from my screen name/avatar, I express an Egyptian flava and it's rooted in the fact that I am spiritually connected to Haru (Horus, Heru, Hr). I recognize the Ancient Egyptians as Black People that are our ancestors. Within our story you find a multitude of Black Female Deities, very...
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...Susan Hill’s novella ‘The Woman in Black’ tells the story of a young London solicitor, Arthur Kipps, sent to a small northern town to settle the affairs of an old woman, Alice Drablow, who has recently died. When Kipps arrives in Crythin Grifford he finds that the locals are unfriendly; they shun him and refuse to talk of Mrs Drablow. However, after repeated sightings of a frighteningly ill woman dressed all in black, his descent into true heart-pounding horror begins as he tries to figure out the story behind the mysterious apparitions. At the funeral of Mrs Drablow, Arthur Kipps catches his first sight of the Woman in Black. Hill uses onomatopoeia to create mood and atmosphere; Kipps hears the “slight rustle” which repeated throughout the novel becomes associated with the approach or departure of ghost of Jennet Humfrye. Using words like rustle (onomatopoeia) is literary device ideal for Hill as using such vivid language appeals to the five senses. The sound suggests the movement of fabric, crucially the movement of the apparition’s clothes, however rustle implies an element of subtlety, hence the apparition is slight and not obvious, and for Kipps to hear this sound also presents the silence of the church during the funeral’s procession, also adding to the ominousness of the atmosphere. When Hill uses the word rustle, the word itself sounds like the sound it’s describing this way Hill is making her text realistic, almost audible, imagistic and tangible. Hill also uses...
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...“Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.” Stride after stride, they pray the next step will grace the pavement of a free world, but the chain tethered to their spirit tears them back into their cages. Aibileen, a black woman in the American 1960’s, was born into a prison where the bars, though not physical, manifest themselves through the rigid tenets of a wayward populace. “Servants,” “maids,” and “the help” are titles given to blacks seemingly at birth, and they are free to grow only within the confines of those appellations. Unlike many others, however, Aibileen is offered the chance to make a difference. In a time where social leaders are gunned down, a president is shot, and a visionary slain: the opportunity to make any waves in social norms comes with obvious risks. In Aibileen’s mind, the prospect of moving blacks into the realm of “equality” might be more absurd than laying one’s hands upon the Earth and expecting to push it from its orbit. However, it is through language that a shift in, not just her beliefs, values, and perspective, but...
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...“I Am A Black Woman” by Mari Evans In the poem “I am a black woman “ Mari Evans mainly talks about how it was a struggle for her being a strong black woman and what she accomplished. Mari says ‘I am a black woman tall as a cypress. Strong beyond all definition still defying place and time. “ mari is trying to say that through the tough times at places she still stayed strong. Mari Evans discuss about places where she had to be strong and she said “I saw my mate leap screaming in the sea, and I with these hands cupped the life breath from my issue in the canebrake.” She is remembering the things or what happened back in her time. She also mentions “I lost Nats swinging body in a rain of tears and heard my son scream all the way from Anzio.”...
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...Charlotte Taylor How do you think Susan Hill creates sympathy for the character of Arthur Kipps? In the woman in black, written by Susan Hill, there’re a variety of devises that creates sympathy towards the character of Arthur Kipps. Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor and a non-believer in ghosts, creates a lot of sympathy and the reader empathises towards him. I am investigating how Susan Hill makes the reader sympathise towards Kipps. Susan Hill starts the book presenting Arthur Kipps as an old man, who lives in a beautiful house away in the countryside with his loving wife and children and has no cares in the world. He is a man of habit and finds pleasure in knowing that everything is how it should be and it should be under control. In the first chapter (Christmas Eve), we see him reflecting back as a young man and his experience in Eel Marsh House. He says in this chapter that “...as I often do in the course of an evening, went to the front door and stepped outside... I have always liked to take a breath of the evening...” We can see that he starts describing the weather to be nice and pleasant, however he has a sudden change of heart and says “My spirits have for many years now been excessively affected by the ways of the weather.” This creates sympathy for Kipps, because it makes the reader think of what could have affected him so badly, that makes him think second about the weather. When Kipps takes the journey to Eel Marsh House he is a young man whose main ambition...
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...are falling victims of the media who mislead their integrity by marginalizing them.Angela Davis mention on her book, an interesting case of Assata a black woman, who was a victim of the police and the media because of her skin color. Assata Shakur's memoirs. Z'' for example, reveal the dangerous intersections of racism, male domination, and state strategies of political repression. In 1977, she was convicted on charges of murder and assault in connection with a 1973 incident that left one New Jersey state trooper dead and another wounded. She and her companion, Zayd Shakur, who was killed during the shootout, were the targets of what we now name racial profiling and was stopped by state troopers under the pretext of a broken taillight. At the time Assata Shakur, known then as Joanne Chesimard, was underground and had been anointed by the police and the media...
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