The Nosy Observers
MYSTERY AND MURDER BY NATALIE KEOSIKHAO
GREENWICH VILLAGE, NEW YORK 1954
Greenwich has always been a small little village. It was peaceful not having to worry about much ruckus other than the musician who everyone didn't seem to mind. Everyone kind of kept to themselves and never noticed anything new about their neighbors. As a reporter, I'm used to being a little nosy because that's my job. Being nosy can get you into trouble. That wasn't my problem though, until I found L.B. Jefferies and Lisa Carol Fremont who decided to play reporter along with me. There was a scream in the night, everyone turned on their lights except one room, Mr. and Mrs.Thorwall. Why was that? For nights I noticed L.B. Jefferies and Ms.Fremont peek out their window as I would do the same. What were they looking for? After the detective had gone over I began to speculate more. Where is Mrs.Thorwall? She hasn't been seen for days. I asked Mr.L.B. Jefferies and Ms.Fremont for their opinions, they believe Mr.Thorwall had murdered his wife and is now trying to cover it up and run away. They found her purse full of her jewelry and most importantly, her wedding ring. Lisa exclaimed, "Now why would a woman leave behind her wedding ring and just disappear? It doesn't make any sense!" After the investigation, Thorwall admitted to his wrongdoings the night he tried to kill Mr.Jefferies out of the window. He told the detectives he would show them where the body was and he's never been heard of again.
L.B. JEFFERIES
L.B. Jefferies is the typical man every woman in the story wants. He is very nonchalant and a genius at what he does. Lisa is attracted to him even though he can push her away at times. He could be seen as a heroic alongside with Lisa even though he could not physically do anything. Without L.B. Jefferies being as nosy as he was, Lisa would not have figured out the things she had to find the ring. He sees women as being there when he needs them because they cannot seem to fit into his lifestyle.
LISA CAROL FREMONT
In Lisa's world men could be seen as a source. They are always needing something from that source whether it's love and affection or money and more materialistic things. Women to her can do anything men could do. The women are stereotyped, however there are heroic qualities they also share. For example, Lisa was the one who found Mrs.Thorwall's ring and solved the murder case. She also saved L.B. Jefferies life by bringing the cops before Mr.Thorwall could push him out of the window.
STELLA
Stella is the mother figure in this group. She is wise and has a lot of experience when it comes to men and women as she is always giving advice to Mr.Jefferies and Lisa. She is also stereotyped, having to take care of L.B. Jefferies because he injured his leg and can't do anything.
MR. THORWALL
Mr.Thorwall... Evil Mr.Thorwall. Women are seen as useless in his world. They are just a means of entertainment and are easily disposable since he murdered his own wife. To also top that, he also had an affair when she was still alive. Her life meant so little to him. He could've just left her instead of killing her and cutting her to pieces and throwing her away. Other's lives mean nothing to him. He is selfish.
MS. LONELY HEART
Men are scary to her. Even though she is alone and wants a companion, she never seems to be able to find that right one. She has been hurt before, as you can see from her first date. He kisses her and pushes her down forcefully. She also very stereotyped, being a woman who cares a lot about her appearance, wanting love, and weak, almost vulnerable.
DANCER
The dancer is beautiful. She always has men staring at her whether its her body or face, she has it all. She does not view men the same. If they were to throw themselves at her, she would not accept because she has a significant other who is in the army. It is also stereotypical because women are suppose to wait for their men to come back home.
FEMINISM TODAY & IN THE 1950's
Now: Embrace intersectionality, help girls learn about consent and healthy sexual relationships, & reject "choice" feminism.
1950's: Reproductive rights, employment, & feminist literature.
Connection between the two: In the 1950's by fighting for reproductive rights also to girls being able to learn more about healthy relationships and how they should be treated. What if they were raped or in an abusive relationship and got pregnant? It was frowned upon back then to have an abortion and they wouldn't leave their men because they loved and cared too much for them to want to do that. Now they teach girls it's okay, it happens all the time, and that they deserve better.