... not only overcame them but also grew statuses of women. I feel that the most influential individual Roberts expresses in her novel is, Martha Washington. Described by Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, Martha "received [her] with great ease and politeness. She is plain in her dress, but that plainness is the best of every articleher manners are modest and unassuming, dignified and feminine ... a working women trying to support her grandchildren, Martha did not once fail to stand by her husband's side during as he was a president and a commander. The strength of Martha did not shock me t...

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