"A New England Nun" by Mary E. Wilkins.

The place and the role played by a woman in a society has always been an issue of national debate. The term "Feminism" is mostly used in reference to the movement for the empowerment of women in the society. It is based on the concept of equal rights in all areas of life including the political and economic fields. Feminism preaches same rights for women as granted to men. This definition means a simple recognition …

…more than once she had ripped a seam for the mere delight of sewing it together again." (9) Louisa Ellis has portrayed a feministic character, which is apparent through her mannerism, which is very orderly and graceful and over extended time frame became very much a part of her personality. Works Cited: Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman March 12, 2002 Retrieved from the World Wide Web: <http://www.gonzaga.edu/faculty/campbell/enl311/freeman.htm>