Drafts by Eliza Anne
Literary Naturalism concerns itself with what societal, biological, or spiritual forces might act... more Literary Naturalism concerns itself with what societal, biological, or spiritual forces might act on an individual to determine their actions. Not surprisingly, critics often turn to theories of Charles Darwin to explain away free-will in these naturalist novels; however, Darwin never applied his own theories to human behavior, so it is difficult to say the least to speculate on their validity in naturalist novels. One such novel, “The Awakening” has been analyzed by critics predominantly in one of the following two ways; the first, to be a response to Darwin’s theories on sexual selection, and the second, to be an expression of a woman’s struggle towards independence. Bert Bender wrote two articles on the subject of Chopin’s use of Darwin in this novel, which would correspond with the naturalist view of biological forces acting upon an individual--specifically sexual selection. Ann Heilman, conversely, (or it may appear so), wrote about the societal forces acting on Edna--of a woman’s struggle for ownership of her own body, heart, and soul. I argue that as an essentially naturalist text, “The Awakening” incorporates both biological and societal constraints acting upon Edna that ultimately both are too strong for her to escape -- thus her suicide is her only way to be free of these forces; Edna’s actions throughout the novel are not striving towards love or desire, but towards reclaiming herself and asserting free will.
A personal and academic perspective on the question "What is Writing?"
Undergraduate: Augustana College
"Marriage and Love In Whig Ideology: The Complications of Capit... more Undergraduate: Augustana College
"Marriage and Love In Whig Ideology: The Complications of Capitalism
Through the Plays of George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde"
Undergraduate: Augustana College
A summary and reflection of the idea of "Stigma"
Undergraduate: Augustana College
A summary and response to the Communist Manifesto.
Thesis Chapters by Eliza Anne
Undergraduate Thesis For Anthropology: Augustana College
Body modification, specifically tattooin... more Undergraduate Thesis For Anthropology: Augustana College
Body modification, specifically tattooing, is a ritualistic form of individual expression and communal connection for men in a Midwestern community in the United States; the individual and the society in which he lives is reflected and reinforced on the skin through symbolic designs, but also internally through the individual's interaction with pain. The phenomenological link between pain and meaning reinforces identity and communal connection. This paper specifically focuses on stereotypical traits of North American masculinity as a component of identity that is expressed through the ritual process of receiving a tattoo. Fieldwork was conducted through a combined method of participant observation and interviewing of male tattoo shop artists and clients in the Quad Cities area. This research and fieldwork is consistent with sociocultural theory suggesting that ideas about masculinity and its effects on pain tolerance and expression are indeed relevant in explaining why men may partake in more risk-taking behaviors and refrain from reporting pain; the importance of maintaining an image of stoicism and strength, traits that are valued in Western stereotypical masculinity, ultimately affects their lifespan and health. This sociocultural aspect of lifespan and health calls for a critical medical anthropological approach in biomedicine.
Papers by Eliza Anne
Graduate: Western Illinois University
"Objectification and Individuality in the House of Mirth"
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Drafts by Eliza Anne
"Marriage and Love In Whig Ideology: The Complications of Capitalism
Through the Plays of George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde"
Thesis Chapters by Eliza Anne
Body modification, specifically tattooing, is a ritualistic form of individual expression and communal connection for men in a Midwestern community in the United States; the individual and the society in which he lives is reflected and reinforced on the skin through symbolic designs, but also internally through the individual's interaction with pain. The phenomenological link between pain and meaning reinforces identity and communal connection. This paper specifically focuses on stereotypical traits of North American masculinity as a component of identity that is expressed through the ritual process of receiving a tattoo. Fieldwork was conducted through a combined method of participant observation and interviewing of male tattoo shop artists and clients in the Quad Cities area. This research and fieldwork is consistent with sociocultural theory suggesting that ideas about masculinity and its effects on pain tolerance and expression are indeed relevant in explaining why men may partake in more risk-taking behaviors and refrain from reporting pain; the importance of maintaining an image of stoicism and strength, traits that are valued in Western stereotypical masculinity, ultimately affects their lifespan and health. This sociocultural aspect of lifespan and health calls for a critical medical anthropological approach in biomedicine.
Papers by Eliza Anne
"Marriage and Love In Whig Ideology: The Complications of Capitalism
Through the Plays of George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde"
Body modification, specifically tattooing, is a ritualistic form of individual expression and communal connection for men in a Midwestern community in the United States; the individual and the society in which he lives is reflected and reinforced on the skin through symbolic designs, but also internally through the individual's interaction with pain. The phenomenological link between pain and meaning reinforces identity and communal connection. This paper specifically focuses on stereotypical traits of North American masculinity as a component of identity that is expressed through the ritual process of receiving a tattoo. Fieldwork was conducted through a combined method of participant observation and interviewing of male tattoo shop artists and clients in the Quad Cities area. This research and fieldwork is consistent with sociocultural theory suggesting that ideas about masculinity and its effects on pain tolerance and expression are indeed relevant in explaining why men may partake in more risk-taking behaviors and refrain from reporting pain; the importance of maintaining an image of stoicism and strength, traits that are valued in Western stereotypical masculinity, ultimately affects their lifespan and health. This sociocultural aspect of lifespan and health calls for a critical medical anthropological approach in biomedicine.