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Cyclic Segregation and Chauvinism. Cyclic Segregation and Chauvinism. The
tendencies of humanity seem to cycle at a constant. The ...
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Cyclic Segregation and Chauvinism.
The tendencies of humanity seem to cycle at a constant. The nature of society has thus remained the same. From the script of Lady Windermere’s Fan produced in 1892, to our modern day trivialities, the connection between the societal values has remained in accordance with each other. This association is namely the union of men and women. Because of their distinct differences not only physical, but the way they perceive each other mentally, the two are at a constant dissent and remain on a figural level, segregated. Oscar Wilde seems to argue this with the use of values in his characters, The Duchess of Berwick, Lord Darlington and Lady Windermere. They speak strongly, genuinely, and resolutely. From the communication of such qualities, the personnas portray an almost herofication of gender roles as they engage in politics of man vs. woman, or - if you will - woman vs. man.
Publicized today, yet just as existent as earlier years, is the stereotypical female chauvinist. The assumption that men are liars, possessing of ulterior motives and underminers of women is made apparent within the Duchess of Berwick’s characterization of values. The Duchess scolds Lord Darlington, dictating, “ I won’t let you know my daughter, you are far too wicked”. The audience is later informed that this woman has developed her opinion on what she has heard from others, rather than what she has personally witnessed. She warns her daughter not to “believe a word he says” - a preconceived notion that the man is a liar. In reality, the Duchess of Berwick does not bare the onus of evidence effectively, as she applies her own universal understanding of men in general, to Lord Darlington in specific. In addition, she only further emphasizes her hostility towards men when she asserts, “Oh, men don't matter. With women it is different. We're good.” This is the very essence that underlines inequality....
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