a pocket full of kisses |
by Audrey Penn |
Characters:
Message/Theme: Love is infinite.
Gender Roles Reviewed:
Once again we don't see a father figure present in the story which complies with traditional ideas that women are the primary caretakers of their children. When Mrs. Raccoon consoles her sons and explains her infinite love for each of them this portrays yet another traditional idea that women are supposed to be compassionate and concerned for the feelings and well-being of others. What is not traditional is the sensitivity of her son, traditionally men are expected to hide their feelings and be in control of their emotions which Chester does not do when he "grins from ear to ear" and then abruptly cries "hot tears" but this could be pushed aside due to his young age; pressures to conform to society's male gender norms don't affect boys until later in life. Therefore this story carries mostly traditional gender role attitudes.
- Chester (older brother)
- Ronny (younger brother)
- Mrs. Raccoon (mother)
Message/Theme: Love is infinite.
Gender Roles Reviewed:
Once again we don't see a father figure present in the story which complies with traditional ideas that women are the primary caretakers of their children. When Mrs. Raccoon consoles her sons and explains her infinite love for each of them this portrays yet another traditional idea that women are supposed to be compassionate and concerned for the feelings and well-being of others. What is not traditional is the sensitivity of her son, traditionally men are expected to hide their feelings and be in control of their emotions which Chester does not do when he "grins from ear to ear" and then abruptly cries "hot tears" but this could be pushed aside due to his young age; pressures to conform to society's male gender norms don't affect boys until later in life. Therefore this story carries mostly traditional gender role attitudes.