Many reviews focus strongly on the self-gratification aspect of Edna's actions and condemn it as selfishness. ... Cultural pressure for women to become wives and mothers prevented many talented women from attending college or pursuing a career. ... They could only attend the master's schools for boys when there was room. ... Many fundamental assumptions were being questioned and cast aside. ... Their hopes were dashed with the passing of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution that granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women. ...

• Word Count: 3206
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: High School