... this fiery situation. McLaurin explains, Hall also probably understood that the trial held at least some potential to contribute to the ongoing national debate over slavery (81). McLaurin provides no direct explanation as to Hall s attitude toward slavery, as he writes, Hall s views about slavery are unknown (81). At first Hall appears to be against slavery, as he appoints Celia with ... and her arrest, conviction, and execution (139). Also, through his research, he is able to tell us what the laws were and how they were traditionally interpreted. For example, McLaurin quotes historian ...

• Word Count: 1931
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Ruskin then goes on to represent the woman as a "Queen" in her household, to rule in her own home and to care for, "feed and clothe" and to morally guide, "direct and teach" her husband and sons. Ruskin believes the wife must stay at home and "shut yourselves within" and let the man do the fighting, she must support him and ... that man is the gardener in life, sowing his seed; the woman is there to cherish and protect those that he has sown by being an " angel keeper". He then quotes from chapter 2, verse 15 of the Song of Solomon again to confirm the woman's role in life, and that is ...

• Word Count: 1599
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... shown Mrs. Hale's instinct for neatness, "She hated to see things half done", "Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink", and " unfinished things always bothered her". Quotes such as these appear throughout the story, and although they appear to be innocent details, as the story develops they become central key points, as it seems to be a characteristic ... thinks of as the young and vibrant Minnie Foster from twenty years ago. Next, we meet Mrs. Peters, the wife of the sheriff. She is a woman of small stature (the direct opposite of her husband) and is described as thin...

• Word Count: 1498
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School