How did the portrayal of women's roles in the early 1900s influence the story's message?
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How did the portrayal of women's roles in the early 1900s influence the story's message?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices—was she truly happy or sacrificing herself?
What inspired Dorothy Canfield Fisher to write about feminism and social change through this story?