Sail Forth, Steer for the deep waters only. Reckless O soul, exploring. I with thee and thou with me. For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared go. And we will risk the ship, ourselves, and all. - Walt Whitman

BIO

When E.A. Keyes isn’t casting spells and fighting evil pharaohs, she enjoys relaxing on the couch with a good book. Addicted to all things entertainment, Keyes sees no distinction between the arts. Bring on the cheesy action flicks or predictable rom-coms, anything to chase away the day-to-day grind.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Easy A Eye Opener

I just watched Easy A. What a great twist on a classic. But, boy, it made me realize some things haven’t changed in this country. Girls, you know what I’m talking about! The double standard that guys are heroes if they hook up – while our reputations are ruined. Why is that?


Hester Prynne, the leading lady in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, shows that women can accept their past and make it part of who they are. She could have run away from the colony, ripped off the letter, and lead a relatively normal life. BUT, she wanted to make her own identity, rather than allow the people of the town to determine it for her. Instead, the scarlet letter becomes a symbol of identity for Hester. Not one of shame.



Olive, the lead character in Easy A, doesn’t actually sleep with anyone. BUT, she still triumphs over peer pressure and the constraints society places on her, just like Hester. Rumors can be as devastating as the act itself. The movie adds humor into a reality girls face every day in school. The important thing to take from both the Scarlet Letter and Easy A is you make your own happiness. As Olive said, “I think I'll lose my virginity to him. Maybe in five minutes, maybe tonight, maybe sixth months from now, or maybe on the night of our wedding. Either way, it's really none of your business.”

Every action you take has a reaction. Remember, you’re in the driver’s seat! Be safe J

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