University of Texas at Dallas Feminine Perspectives & Experiences Discussion

I’m working on a literature discussion question and need support to help me understand better.

Sei Shonagon & Christine of Pisan

Sei Shonagon starts on page 1215, Volume B; Pisan, on page 893, Volume B

Choose one of the following for your reading response:

1. Although these works, and their authors, are very different, they share gender. Epic, in particular, focuses heavily on masculine perspectives and behaviors. Can you define what, in these works by women of different cultures, defines perspectives and experiences that are particularly feminine?
2. Find one or two passages in the work(s) that seem to crystallize the overall meaning or value of the work for you; or, that seem especially interesting for the imagery, wisdom, rhetorical power, or other memorable quality. Quote and defend your choice in a few sentences.

1. REMEMBER to write beyond the minimum required length of 150 words, not including any quotations you use from the primary works or from secondary, critical sources. Also, REMEMBER not to plagiarize, and CITE any sources you happen to use