https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator by Mary Freeman - feminist en-us 2022-11-10 22:05:24 UTC 2025-09-25 18:25:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379343753 "She had visions, so startling that she half repudiated them as indelicate, of coarse masculine belongings strewn about in endless litter; of dust and disorder arising necessarily from a coarse masculine presence in the midst of all this delicate harmony" (Freeman).]]> 2022-11-10 22:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379343753 s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344200 "Louisa Ellis could not remember that ever in her life she had mislaid one of these little feminine appurtenances, which had become, from long use and constant association, a very part of her personality” (Freeman).]]> 2022-11-10 22:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344200 s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344552 The quote demonstrates the fear that Louisa has relating to marriage. This is due to Joe tracking her every move when he is home, which proves that he does not understand her independence and the joy that things being in order brings Louisa. From her point of view, femininity is shown through having the ability to reject the marriage and develop her own self-identity. During the nineteenth century, women had a "limited place" (Daniel). Nonetheless, during this era, it was essential for women to create their own space as a means of personal fulfillment, in order to get away from the chaos of toxic masculinity. ]]> 2022-11-10 22:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344552 s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344800 This is the first time where Louisa's sewing items are related to her femininity. She very strongly associates to them to the point where they have became a part of her identity. It is clear that she uses the sewing items as a way to escape the masculinity and create her own sense of femininity. Women make their places reflect their personality and their self-definition, which in turn affirms their femininity (Daniel).]]> 2022-11-10 22:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2379344800 s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2382320986 Freeman is commenting on the struggles of being a woman during the nineteenth century and the responsibilities that they had. This short story is reflecting on the role that feminism play on gender norms during this time period and the role that a female has in society. She uses this story to illustrate how feminism can allow people to emerge as stronger characters in the end, and uncover from the restrictive stereotypes that once held them down (Daniel).]]> 2022-11-14 05:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2382320986 s24600007 https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2383646302 2022-11-14 21:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s24600007/28d3gi003bjyator/wish/2383646302