The focus of this will be on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, and her story “A New England Nun.” It is very important to know something about the author so that it is known how their experiences affect their story. Wilkins’ father owned his own business, and eventually died soon after his business went under. Wilkins family also forced her to attend a boarding school, and she eventually left it. After the death of her parents, she went into a “Boston Marriage,” a living situation between two friends where they would financially support each other. Wilkins wrote about strong lead female characters, and even patriarchal societies. Unfortunately, it seems that Wilkins did not live a happy
The focus of this will be on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, and her story “A New England Nun.” It is very important to know something about the author so that it is known how their experiences affect their story. Wilkins’ father owned his own business, and eventually died soon after his business went under. Wilkins family also forced her to attend a boarding school, and she eventually left it. After the death of her parents, she went into a “Boston Marriage,” a living situation between two friends where they would financially support each other. Wilkins wrote about strong lead female characters, and even patriarchal societies. Unfortunately, it seems that Wilkins did not live a happy