The Portion of Labor by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

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Author Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
Title The Portion of Labor
Credits Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
Summary "The Portion of Labor" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Ellen Brewster, a delicate young girl caught in a tumultuous family dynamic marked by conflict and emotional strain. As Ellen navigates her home life, which involves her parents and her aunt, she grapples with feelings of love and rejection, ultimately leading her to run away in a moment of distress. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of Ellen’s world, characterized by her imaginative beliefs about the surrounding trees and her complex relationships with family members, especially her mother, Fanny, and her grandmother, Mrs. Zelotes Brewster. Tension mounts within the household as her parents argue fervently, leaving Ellen feeling unwanted. This emotional turmoil culminates in her decision to flee, feeling a mix of love for her family and sorrow that they perceive her as a burden. The narrative introduces themes of familial love, societal expectations, and the search for identity within the confines of social class, setting the stage for Ellen’s poignant journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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