Genre
Feminist book
Setting and Context
Written in the context of feminism
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Informative and reflective
Protagonist and Antagonist
The central character is Phyllis Schlafly.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is that politics and gender equality policies are intended to preserve the patriarchal system that has been in place for the past centuries.
Climax
The climax comes when the author concludes that there is still much to be done socially, politically and economically to ensure women empowerment.
Foreshadowing
The patriarchal system in place foreshadows the unfair treatment against women.
Understatement
Gender equality policies are understated. For instance, despite women having a powerful position in government, she is still considered weak and incapable of delivering her mandate.
Allusions
The story alludes to the historical injustices and unfair treatment of women in society.
Imagery
The imagery of sex discrimination is prevalent throughout the text. The images of women’s oppression are dominant. For instance, women are considered weak despite holding powerful positions in government.
Paradox
The main paradox is that the gender equality policies in place are tailored to retain the patriarchal system to ensure that the society remains male-dominated.
Parallelism
The original view on feminism parallels the contemporary politics and gender equality measures put in place.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
The system of governance in place is personified as oppressive against women.
