1. The Revolt of Mother
... woman as being "meek" or passive and that the saints she is referring to must be women. However, when one considers how the allusion to the "New Testament saints" fits within the other historical allusions in the story, it becomes apparently clear that Freeman is talking about ... were part of a revolt that led to a revolution. These men revolted against the religiosity and legalism of the Jewish hierarchy. Freeman uses this allusion to position Sarah's future actions as a revolt against the patriarchal hierarchy. The second historical event and figure that Freeman alludes to is General...
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