Mary Robinson's "The Natural Daughter." Is Martha a Hero or Protagonist? Includes Works Cited page.

In Mary Robinson's, The Natural Daughter, Martha, an eighteenth century young woman is faced with making choices that run counter to what is considered acceptable for a woman of her day. In a society that demeaned the worth of women and made it virtually impossible to succeed without the protection of a family or husband, Martha overcomes all obstacles while retaining her individuality. Does this make Martha a heroine or is she simply the protagonist …

…ultimately this is what solidifies her status as that of a heroine. Works Cited Chafe, William H. Women in Equality, Ed. Stearns, Peter N. The Rise of the Modern Woman. Illinois: Forum Press, 1978. 7-10 Flory, Harriette. The Modern World. New York: Longman Inc, 1988. Robinson, Mary. A Letter to the Women of England and The Natural Daughter. Ed. Sharon M. Setzer Longmans: London, 2003. Truman, Schaeffer, Stewart & Hunter. Modern Perspectives. Second edition. McGraw Hill: Toronto, 1979.