Physiognomy in The Jungle, The Rise of Silas Lapham, The Marrow of Tradition and The Portrait of a Lady
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The ideal of the couple Jurgis and Ona in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
- Continuing in the vein of 'stereotypes'
- Captain Mc Bane in The Marrow of Tradition
- Conclusion
Abstract
A red colored complexion signifies a fiery temperament. A yellow or green hue of the skin may hint at sickness. A square jaw means the epitome of masculinity. Authors such as Upton Sinclair, Henry James, Charles W. Chesnutt and William Dean Howells used physiognomy to relay important qualities about their characters. For instance, Jurgis and Ona are presented as the ideal couple in The jungle because of their fertility, intelligence and hardworking nature; there are the stereotypical Mammy Jane from The marrow of tradition and silas lapham from The rise of silas lapham, each one an epitome of their femininity and masculinity, respectfully; but in contrast, there are the effeminate male characters of Gilbert Osmond from The portrait of a lady and Mr. Corey from The rise of silas lapham; and finally, Isabel Archer, the preeminent ideal of 'goodness' from The portrait of a lady, and her antithesis, the evil Captain McBane from The marrow of tradition. I will examine the characters to show how their appearance relates to their behavior and sensibility.
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