Furthermore, that emotion is then progressed into the first verse. In that, there are multiple lines ending with the words “you” and “yellow.” You makes the listener feel spoken to. It makes it more personal, which adds to the idea of the emotional aspect of the song because it makes the lyrics more private to them and them alone. Also, the word “yellow” has joyful connotations. Yellow holds joy, sunshine, happiness, etc. That adds the flutter to the deep meaning of the lyrics. That same feeling of being in love and desperation of wanting to let them know. Those choices in certain verses aid the creativity of human wellbeing. 

The technique of evoking emotions in the audience is used in the cartoon as a way of opening the discussion of how children are taught stereotypes at a young age. This is reflected in the caption, as well as who is implied to be the one who said it: the young boy. The fact that what he’s saying is that “trucks” are considered a “boy thing” proves the thought process is already rooted in the child’s mind. The stereotype is considered normal, and he is aware that his opinion is going against what the stereotype implies. He sees “it as a liking-truck thing,” meaning that he doesn’t see the normality of it being otherwise himself, but more of those around him. Movies, teachers, parents, advertising and more could all be considered what his normal perception of it should be like. The fact that he’s so young shows that even something so innocent and child-like can be corrupted into gender discrimination. Besides a toy supposedly implying what sex you have to be to play with it, the fact that he is so young proves he has been taught that through systematics. The audience is made aware of gender inequality through Donelly's drawings, and they are further urged to raise awareness about it.

Furthermore, the mentioned cartoon appeals to the audience’s logic to highlight the absurdity of taught sexism by forcing the audience to reflect on their own behavior. The cartoon’s caption reads and implies that toy trucks are “a boy thing,” and not just a “liking-trucks thing.” It shines light on the preposterous concept that a simple toy could have such power of deciding who is allowed to enjoy it. A toy, an inanimate object, should not have that kind of correlation. The caption’s aim is to force the audience to realize this. It appeals to the logic of it simply being a toy and holding nothing else besides the potential joy of a child who enjoys playing with it. It cannot decide the child’s sex or characteristics of liking that toy as it is, after all, just a toy. This comes hand-in-hand with the point of the kid saying it proves how deeply rooted the gender discrimination is at such a young age already as it forced the audience to realize that the child shouldn’t be thinking like this. It’s forcing the audience to see that it is illogical and unfair to label toys, and therefore seeing those views reflected in the next generation is supposedly a shock to the audience, forcing the audience to reflect on their own behavior. In conclusion, Donelly's cartoons bring gender discrimination to the audience's attention and challenge them to raise awareness about it.

For example, when Othello speaks to Desdemona he speaks in verse. This is linked to feeling superior and being in power. Although what he says to her is endearing and respectful, it still shows his status above Desdemona, linking how women were always looked down upon by men and even their husbands. 

Furthermore, Cassio and Iago both discuss Desdemona in a sexualizing and possessive way. Cassio suggests that Desdemona is much like a “delicate creature,” stripping her of an identity as a person but rather as an animal; something to be controlled; a pet. This shows how women were not viewed as an equal, as mentioned previously. They were never on the same status as a man no matter what role they shared in a friendship, marriage, or simply acquaintances. 

Liza Donelly is known to tackle sexism through her cartoons. In this particular cartoon, she tackles the concept of sexism in corporate jobs. 

Five women are seated around a circular table in business attire. They all look serious and seem to be discussing a serious matter in a corporate setting. The caption reads:

“So it’s agreed, we’ll break the glass windows and then go for the glass ceiling.”

To “break the glass windows” is a reference to the women wanting to cause a riot in protest; a call for attention. Given the setting, it’s most likely a protest against women’s roles in corporate jobs.

Additionally, the “glass ceiling” is a limitation to women in the workforce. It’s a barrier to what extent a woman can rise to the top to succeed that’s not seen but rather felt. These women want to break those limitations and want to call attention to it through the riot of breaking the glass window. Additionally, that same glass window could be a reference to always being seen and micromanaged by men in the workforce. Breaking that glass window could show further how these women want to fight for equality.

In contrast, East Egg is of the “old rich.” They’re respected and are valued more for those born into wealth rather than having to earn it. Nick, the narrator, sits at West Egg, watching as “the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water.” This on its own indicates the glamorous being of the East and the status it holds by its buildings and representation. Compared to the “imitation” of the “Hotel de Ville” at West Egg, Fitzgerald describes East Egg with “white palaces” and “fashionable.” It’s not pretentious but rather contains the “white palaces” that they try to imitate on the other side of the bay. It’s of higher status and of higher regard. As a result, Fitzgerald reinforces the difference between old money and new money in a clear contrast to represent division of classes of wealth. Additionally, it’s a clear shot at the American Dream and its change in the 1920s. The concept of being able to work your way up to success no matter your background is shown in the West Egg. In the past, the idea was that America was the land of opportunity. East Egg is a representation of people that gained those opportunities previously, but West Egg is all new meat. This shows how Fitzgerald is trying to represent the contrast between two classes and their frustrations, splitting Daisy and Gatsby. 

Later in the story, Nnamabia gets arrested for allegedly being part of a cult that was responsible for someone’s death. He is not, but the authorities arrest him anyway. When the narrator and her family went to visit him the first time since he was taken in, they had asked him if he really did take part in it, to which he replied: “of course not.” And they knew. Instantly, they knew he was telling the truth. Not only does it show a deeper, emotional connection with each other, but it highlights the desperation of love. His shock and hurt in the fact that they even considered it to be true carried into that bond with his family. Every day since then, they visited him. Every single day until his release, they drove three hours, bribed a guard with jollof rice, and sat with him as he told stories from within. Gas is expensive, time is precious, and yet they visited him every day. This adds to the relationship between families. It shows how far the extent of love can take you. Even if he was a part of the murder, his family would’ve stuck by him. 

On a more abstract note, cult culture was a big thing in Nigeria during the time the story took place. In some ways, said cults are their own family. A group of people, trusting and defending each other, looking out for each other until death do them part. They take nothing in vain and love in their own, conceptual way. They got the support from their group when their blood relatives might not have offered it. Additionally, the brother showed similar relations in prison. There was an old man to which he took pity for, which turned into standing up for him, risking a night in a subdued cell. They turned to each other in times of need. They supported one another in times of survival. He had his family in prison. 

You were an imposter. You were an alien in the land of the free, but a success in Lagos. You felt guilty in for not wanting to go back to the opportunities you got, but guilty for not wanting to stay. A taste of what could be, a dream of what it could become, and the blame of your failure if you stay. You took your mother’s hand and squeezed it tightly. Her eyes have sunken deeper since you last saw her and the pain lies across her face. You will return the light. You will go back. But now, you need to get your family back on their feet. You had that management now. With success comes responsibility.

Adichie’s texts, for example, are extremely reflective of her own experiences and culture, as well as her personal perspective on matters. She is in the situation (or similar situations) and therefore can show how that was for her. If an American were to try to do the same on the exact same experiences as Adichie, they would change it completely. Perhaps they’d add more fancy language to make them sound more sophisticated about the matters, or they’d make it all very straightforward to make sure the reader understands exactly what he means. Also, Americans tend to have an individualistic society’s perspective, while most countries in Africa are more family-based. Therefore their upbringing alters their experience and their ideals of how things should be. Their focus would change. Therefore, to really bring out the message of what Adichie is trying to portray, the only person who could write her stories is Adichie herself. 

It’s suggested that the extract reveals how reality fails to meet the demands of Gatsby’s imagination. To contrast that belief, the extract shows that the situation is exactly what Gatsby hoped it would be. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, Gatsby uses his material wealth to atone how little had had to offer when they first met. His ideal encounter with Daisy is to show her he is a suitable, stable option for marriage and that they can finally be together without the worry of money. This is reflected in how Gatsby “passed through two states” and “was consumed with wonder at her presence.” He is showing her his mansion, his gold, his expensive shirts from Britain; proving himself suitable. The extract shows how she “wonders” at his expenses, watching him show off with “well-loved eyes.” She watches his things with respect and admiration, exactly like Gatsby hoped. Therefore, Gatsby’s motivation for the meeting, besides to see Daisy again, is met through her approval, leaving him satisfied and proud. In summary, Gatsby’s perfect idea of what the afternoon should achieve is met, therefore exceeding the demands of Gatsby’s imagination rather than showing how reality fails him.

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