Question

11.r.1.2 track and analyze universal themes in literary texts from different times and places. 8. in the selections from are women people? miller uses poetry and quotations to argue for womans suffrage. what universal theme is underlying in her work? remember, a universal theme applies to all people at all times. support your ideas with evidence from the text. use these guidelines in your writing or discussion. • think about what mr. webb said. what larger meaning does it convey? how does miller react to that meaning? • consider the social norms miller addresses in “advice to heroines.” what is “most important” for the heroine to accomplish? • did all of the effects of suffrage described in “thoughts at an anti meeting” actually occur? what idea does the author hope to share in this poem? • the quotations in “the unconscious suffragists” span more than 100 years. what common idea appears in these quotations? consider how this idea applies to a variety of situations.

Explanation:

One possible universal theme is the struggle for equality and rights. In "Are Women People?", Miller uses poetry and quotations to advocate for women's suffrage, which is a fight for equal political rights. In "Advice to Heroines", she may be challenging social norms that limit women, showing a universal desire for fairness and the ability to break free from restrictive roles. In "Thoughts at an Anti - Meeting", she addresses the implications of suffrage, highlighting the ongoing battle for equality. The quotations in "The Unconscious Suffragists" over 100 years also likely reflect the long - standing human yearning for equal treatment. Evidence includes her use of persuasive language and historical examples to make her case for women's rights.

Answer:

The struggle for equality and rights.