The Great Lawsuit Critical Paper
Timothy Rafael
Professor Eric San George
English 270 – Introduction to Literature: Literary History
Critical Paper 1
21 October 2014
Critical Paper 1 on “The Great Lawsuit”
Feminism and liberty is relatively new to history. Fuller was brave and confident enough to step up for the first time in America’s history, to write a full text on feminist movement. She explains in her text that men and women are not different, deep inside our souls. No one is a full-masculine man nor a full-feminine woman. We actually inherit both sides. In her text, she uses variety of ethos and logos to explain her reasons and evidence. Fuller claims that we can win against the social labels, if each of us could choose to become who we want to be. Fuller’s text states that in order to achieve freedom in America, we must overcome the barriers of race, religion, and gender. Back in the 19th century, women did not have equal rights as men. Women were not able to receive equal educational opportunities. For one reason, men didn’t want women to have self-dependence. Women were expected to be dependent on their husband. Moreover, education was a luxury during the 19th century, so many men were not able to receive a descent education. Men had the obligation to be better than their wives, so it would’ve been difficult for a women to find a husband if she had a high educational background. It would be considered as an insult if the wife had a higher education than her husband. On top of that, there were no universities that existed for women at that time.
Fuller strongly disagrees that women have to be dependent on her husband. They have the right and opportunity to make their own decisions in their life. Women could also succeed if they were given the equal opportunity as men. Marriage is not the only solution for their insurance and happiness. Many people have criticized that not many women could’ve stand up and speak for their rights like Fuller. Through her writings, she wanted to encourage
Professor Eric San George
English 270 – Introduction to Literature: Literary History
Critical Paper 1
21 October 2014
Critical Paper 1 on “The Great Lawsuit”
Feminism and liberty is relatively new to history. Fuller was brave and confident enough to step up for the first time in America’s history, to write a full text on feminist movement. She explains in her text that men and women are not different, deep inside our souls. No one is a full-masculine man nor a full-feminine woman. We actually inherit both sides. In her text, she uses variety of ethos and logos to explain her reasons and evidence. Fuller claims that we can win against the social labels, if each of us could choose to become who we want to be. Fuller’s text states that in order to achieve freedom in America, we must overcome the barriers of race, religion, and gender. Back in the 19th century, women did not have equal rights as men. Women were not able to receive equal educational opportunities. For one reason, men didn’t want women to have self-dependence. Women were expected to be dependent on their husband. Moreover, education was a luxury during the 19th century, so many men were not able to receive a descent education. Men had the obligation to be better than their wives, so it would’ve been difficult for a women to find a husband if she had a high educational background. It would be considered as an insult if the wife had a higher education than her husband. On top of that, there were no universities that existed for women at that time.
Fuller strongly disagrees that women have to be dependent on her husband. They have the right and opportunity to make their own decisions in their life. Women could also succeed if they were given the equal opportunity as men. Marriage is not the only solution for their insurance and happiness. Many people have criticized that not many women could’ve stand up and speak for their rights like Fuller. Through her writings, she wanted to encourage