December 07, 2005
The end of The Girl of the Golden West
Belasco, Girl of the Golden West (Finish) -- American Literature, 1800-1915 (EL 266)
In Act III the Girl really loses her tough side and becomes more like any other Girl character in these stories. It was pretty disappointing, she was really tough in the beginning. When comes back from not being at the Polka for a week, she worries that the boys will suspect her and she says, "I guess I'm kind of nervouos today." She is coming down to the level of being submissive and below the men.
Posted by StacyEstatico at December 7, 2005 09:29 AM
Comments
Stacy- I agree that the ending character development of Minnie was disappointing. She was unique at the beginning because of her independence and tough ways. The Girl was a character for womenn to look up to and then she turns into a sap for romance like the stereotypical woman.
Posted by: Ashley Holtzer at December 8, 2005 07:09 AM