The writer offers a general analysis and synopsis of the work. While often appearing to be inconsistent and muddled, this book offers a new and unique perspective of the Middle East. Seen from a completely different aspect than is often presented to the public, this book offers valuable insight into the Middle East from an interesting angle. No additional sources cited. The paper concludes that it is, noting that Nora left her husband because he could no longer see her as anything but distasteful, and she has lived with him long enough to know that how he sees her eventually becomes how she sees herself.
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book 'Under the Net,' by Iris Murdoch. While this is a book which essentially addresses the realities that lie beneath the net of language, it is also a tale of one man's struggle to see women in a more realistic light. Ina n attempt to truly understand another individual he has seen women as nothing more than reflections. The women in the story are predominantly portrayed as subtle, yet strong characters. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.