Much to my shame and embarrasment, I was unable to remember the first name of this presenter. Hopefully I can be forgiven for this transgression, but I could not omit this presentation, as it revolves around one of the greatest characters in literary history: Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes. Turning from a headstrong young woman to a headstrong and even younger boy, the five conflicts of Antigone were described in Calvin's world, showing that even a comic strip can provide a deeper insight into humanity.
The five conflicts are seen many times in the series, however the most prevalent is that of Man vs Woman- The conflict between Calvin and Susie is a stereotypical conflict, the dramatized traits of men and women (Men being headstrong, arrogant and forceful, Women being earnest, serious and contemplative) being let loose to ricochet off eachother. But with a closer look, this relationship also brings in the conflict of Old vs Young. Susie, as a hard-working and focused student, possesses a mature personality, giving her an aura of age and authority that Calvin finds threatening. Given his agonistic relationships with other female authority figures (His mother, Rosalyn, Miss Wormwood), Susie represents both the mystery and threat of feminism, the rigid authority of age, and the suffocating mandates of society.
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Jared is his name, don't feel bad, Dr. Sexon said it in class, and that is how I know.
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