As the story begins, the narrator introduces us to an old woman; one whom everyone sees, but nobody knows or understands. “People drive right down a road and never notice an old woman like that” (48). Although she is described as the ‘old woman’ numerous times, she is revered as strong, not as frail as people would associate with those who are aged. Her tenacity is keenly demonstrated as she diligently labors to feed a farm. This is her job, and she does it without complaint. Somehow, she succeeds in

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