Role of women from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
In Coketown, women were expected to fulfill certain roles based on societal expectations. They were seen as the homemakers, responsible for maintaining the household and caring for the family. Mrs. Gradgrind, for example, was portrayed as a devoted wife and mother who prioritized her family's well-being above all else. She believed in the importance of practicality and facts, instilling these values in her children. Louisa Gradgrind, on the other hand, struggled with the limitations placed on her as a woman in a male-dominated society. She was expected to marry for financial gain rather than love, highlighting the lack of agency women had in choosing their own paths. Louisa's emotional detachment and internal turmoil reflected the consequences of being confined to traditional gender roles. Sissy J...
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