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Title: Lords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jessica Hope
Summary: "Lords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts" by Ella Cheever Thayer is a drama written in the early 1880s. This play addresses the emerging conversations around women's suffrage, independence, and social roles during the late 19th century. It presents a critical examination of the expectations placed upon women and explores themes of self-respect and the struggle for equality, particularly in the context of marriage and societal norms. The storyline revolves around the Grovenor family, particularly focusing on the character Kate Grovenor, who yearns for independence and challenges the notion that marriage is a woman's sole path to security and fulfillment. Throughout the three acts, we see her engage in debates with her family about her desire to work and vote, opposing the traditional views upheld by her father, Mr. Grovenor, and her sister Alice. The narrative intricately weaves various subplots, such as Eugene's reckless behavior and Lizzie's heartbreak, culminating in Kate's eventual choice to marry Dr. Endicott, a man who respects her independence. The play ultimately advocates for women's rights and presents a hopeful vision of partnerships built on mutual respect and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thayer, Ella Cheever, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 63198
Published: Sep 14, 2020
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social conditions -- Drama
Subject: Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Lords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jessica Hope
Summary: "Lords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts" by Ella Cheever Thayer is a drama written in the early 1880s. This play addresses the emerging conversations around women's suffrage, independence, and social roles during the late 19th century. It presents a critical examination of the expectations placed upon women and explores themes of self-respect and the struggle for equality, particularly in the context of marriage and societal norms. The storyline revolves around the Grovenor family, particularly focusing on the character Kate Grovenor, who yearns for independence and challenges the notion that marriage is a woman's sole path to security and fulfillment. Throughout the three acts, we see her engage in debates with her family about her desire to work and vote, opposing the traditional views upheld by her father, Mr. Grovenor, and her sister Alice. The narrative intricately weaves various subplots, such as Eugene's reckless behavior and Lizzie's heartbreak, culminating in Kate's eventual choice to marry Dr. Endicott, a man who respects her independence. The play ultimately advocates for women's rights and presents a hopeful vision of partnerships built on mutual respect and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thayer, Ella Cheever, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 63198
Published: Sep 14, 2020
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social conditions -- Drama
Subject: Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.