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the stone angel Why did Hagar become such a bitter old lady? In the novel, The Stone Angel, by Margaret Laurence, the main character, Hagar, becomes a very bitter person due to the circumstances that she encounters. In the following paragraphs it will be proven that Hagar the hag became such a bitter old lady because of her family, the death that plagued her life and her economic stature. Through her relationships and hardships, Hagar's …

…gar's constant comparison of her social status helped create her unhappiness and contributed to her developing into a bitter old hag. In conclusion, in the novel The Stone Angel, by Margaret Laurence, Hagar becomes a very bitter person due to the troubles that she endures. Hagar became a bitter old lady because of her family, the death's that plagued her life and her economic status. Through relationships and hardships Hagar's life has been changed forever.