Recently I watched Little Women, which though not centered blatantly around money, highlights the economic opportunities, or lack thereof, of women throughout time. Historically, the contributions of women have not always been recognized or incorporated into the economy, considering the social standing of females within society, thus limiting their opportunities to be financially independent or make any sort of profit.
In considering a rhetorical analysis of Little Women, a forensic approach would likely be taken, as this is a story/movie set in the past, and thus the likeness of that time should be examined. I would research the gender roles and with them, financial opportunities and obligations at the time, to give factual and historical context to fictional characters. In addition, I would likely investigate both the motives and angles of the author of the book and writers/directors of the film, in order to determine the origins of the fictional story and influence of events of the past on the story’s plot.
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