Apple sauce for Eve

by Marge Piercy

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Exploring Women's Roles Across Religions

Dive into the exploration of the traditional roles assigned to women within Judaism and another major world religion of your choice. How do these roles align or diverge across these spiritual landscapes? Would the reflections from “Apple sauce for Eve” hold significance if considered through the lens of the other faith you investigate?

Interpreting "Apple sauce for Eve"

For some, “Apple sauce for Eve” might resonate as an "accusatory" feminist piece, while for others, it may sparkle with a playful wit. What features lead you to perceive it as an outright indictment of male-driven sexism, and which aspects inject a sense of humor or light-heartedness?

Imagery and Impact

Imagine if the poem leaned heavily on religious imagery rather than scientific motifs—how would that shift its potency? Consider the strengths and pitfalls of employing metaphors from a distinctly different domain to illustrate the poem's central themes.

Descartes and Feminist Thought

How does the renowned assertion by Descartes, “I think; therefore, I am,” intertwine with the themes of a feminist poem? Delve into Descartes’s life story, crafting an essay to explore his philosophical statement and its potential relevance—or lack thereof—to the musings within “Apple sauce for Eve.”

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