Similar to most characters in naturalistic writings, Mr. and Mrs. Haskin’s of Hamlin Garland’s “Under the Lion’s Paw” were confronted with external and internal forces that were beyond their control. They were poor; they lost their farm and were now homeless; they fought and they had been defeated. Yet somehow, they had managed to stay positive, focused, and true to themselves. When given the occasion they were able to rise up, find their inner strength, and withstand, overcome, and even attempt to eliminate these
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