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Anna says to Elizabeth, 'I will speak to you how so ever I choose'. Anna speaks to her readers with the same authority. Discuss.
Anna says to Elizabeth, 'I will speak to you how so ever I choose'. Anna speaks to her readers with the same authority. Discuss.
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In what ways does Anna's relationship with independent and strong willed women influence her authority as a character?
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Anys
Anna admires Anys and her independence, a quality that many women lacked during this patriarchal era.
Anna comes to understand and respect Any's way of life, and to defend herself and her actions ie. When she is going to save Mem and when she questions the doctor in spite of his authority.
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Authority
The power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience.
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In what ways does Anna's abandonment of societal expectations allow her to redefine her relationship with the reader and other characters?
In the same way that Anna develops a stronger sense of self she redefines her relationship with not only other characters but also the reader to be a relationship of strength.
Her journey of self discovery becomes on of having free choice - Freedom of speech - to speak 'how so ever' you choose
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Anna exemplifies the capacity of women in the town to be resourceful and respond to crisis with newfound hope and optimism.