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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I'm fascinated by the debate going on here regarding whether Ballard was unhappy or not. I'd have to agree that the diary itself only presents a very pragmatic view of her life. Even when reading more deeply, it is difficult to determine whether Ballard was devoted to her work and simply a deeply pragmatic person, or whether the spareness of her writings could be indicative of unhappiness in her life. I did find it surprising that her pragmatism didn't fracture when she was describing tragedy, as in Mrs. McMaster's stillbirth on September 11. She devotes as much time in her diary to the news of the McMaster family's tragedy ("...and her child was deceased. The funeral tomorrow") as she does to standard, successful birth (as of the September 13 birth "she was delivered [at] six o'clock, afternoon, of a daughter.") It's difficult to imagine, though, that Ballard could have devoted so much of her time and so much of her energy to something that did not bring her joy or at least a sense of accomplishment. I wish she had emoted more in her diary, so we could figure out how she actually felt about her life. -- Nicole</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I'm fascinated by the debate going on here regarding whether Ballard was unhappy or not. I'd have to agree that the diary itself only presents a very pragmatic view of her life. Even when reading more deeply, it is difficult to determine whether Ballard was devoted to her work and simply a deeply pragmatic person, or whether the spareness of her writings could be indicative of unhappiness in her life. I did find it surprising that her pragmatism didn't fracture when she was describing tragedy, as in Mrs. McMaster's stillbirth on September 11. She devotes as much time in her diary to the news of the McMaster family's tragedy ("...and her child was deceased. The funeral tomorrow") as she does to standard, successful birth (as of the September 13 birth "she was delivered [at] six o'clock, afternoon, of a daughter.") It's difficult to imagine, though, that Ballard could have devoted so much of her time and so much of her energy to something that did not bring her joy or at least a sense of accomplishment. I wish she had emoted more in her diary, so we could figure out how she actually felt about her life. -- Nicole</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I found Martha Ballard to be a truly impressive figure. She was a very accomplished wife, mother, and community servant. I didn't really didn't get the impression that Ballard's life was miserable or that she somehow hated it. It seemed to me that she was simply a very busy woman who did an incredible amount of work for her family and her community.  The sickness and deaths she was forced to deal with were, as we have discussed in class, part of the culture of the time. Possibly they had a more profound impact on her life because she was so closely involved with a great number of them, but from her diary (particularly the excerpt from our text) it does not appear that she was overly troubled or pained by them. She does not put a great deal of emotion into her diary, it is more a recitation of goings on in her life, making it an interesting insight to the her life and the lives of other women of the time. --Grace C.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I found Martha Ballard to be a truly impressive figure. She was a very accomplished wife, mother, and community servant. I didn't really didn't get the impression that Ballard's life was miserable or that she somehow hated it. It seemed to me that she was simply a very busy woman who did an incredible amount of work for her family and her community.  The sickness and deaths she was forced to deal with were, as we have discussed in class, part of the culture of the time. Possibly they had a more profound impact on her life because she was so closely involved with a great number of them, but from her diary (particularly the excerpt from our text) it does not appear that she was overly troubled or pained by them. She does not put a great deal of emotion into her diary, it is more a recitation of goings on in her life, making it an interesting insight to the her life and the lives of other women of the time. --Grace C.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I was struck by Martha Ballards candid frankness in her diary. She relates facts without fluff. I also thought it was interesting that she notes the weather before every entry, it is a reminder that she was living, working and writing day to day. Although it is helpful to see Martha's role as a midwife, I think the value of her diary lies in the great insight it gives us into her social life and the social lives of those around her. Her account demonstrates the relationship that she had with other women and her relationship with her family. It shows what was important in her life as a woman, not just a midwife. This diary can be representative of many woman's lives, women whose diaries are not transcribed. -- Hannah W.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I was struck by Martha Ballards candid frankness in her diary. She relates facts without fluff. I also thought it was interesting that she notes the weather before every entry, it is a reminder that she was living, working and writing day to day. Although it is helpful to see Martha's role as a midwife, I think the value of her diary lies in the great insight it gives us into her social life and the social lives of those around her. Her account demonstrates the relationship that she had with other women and her relationship with her family. It shows what was important in her life as a woman, not just a midwife. This diary can be representative of many woman's lives, women whose diaries are not transcribed. -- Hannah W.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I am surprised at the notes that she took and that she was as educated as she was.  People in her town and even further it seemed, really liked her caretaker abilities.  I also found it interesting that she took notes as to what she gave people for remedies and if she charged them.  In her diary you also get a feel of her personal life like who is there and what people are doing. I also found it funny that she mentions she was home for her anniversary and how many years they have been married, but she never says if Mr. Ballard was home with her.  Her diary was a great glimpse of a normal day for her but she doesn’t really write how she feels (except when she was sick).  I enjoyed reading this because you very rarely saw what a woman went through during this time. --Pam P.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I am surprised at the notes that she took and that she was as educated as she was.  People in her town and even further it seemed, really liked her caretaker abilities.  I also found it interesting that she took notes as to what she gave people for remedies and if she charged them.  In her diary you also get a feel of her personal life like who is there and what people are doing. I also found it funny that she mentions she was home for her anniversary and how many years they have been married, but she never says if Mr. Ballard was home with her.  Her diary was a great glimpse of a normal day for her but she doesn’t really write how she feels (except when she was sick).  I enjoyed reading this because you very rarely saw what a woman went through during this time. --Pam P.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I would agree with Ashley and with many of the other posts that argue that she enjoyed her life. Yes, it was stressful, but at the same time, she not only was a midwife who helped the mothers and children at the time of birth. But, after birth, it shows she cared for the kids after they were born. She had love towards them and asked and cared for them. Also, her life can be compared to women of today who are mothers, take care of the household and children, and still have time to take care of the husband as well; would we be questioning the lives of those woman today? I think it's important to realize also how involved she was in the community, she also participated in funerals. In addition to Mary Beth's post, I guess she had more say in town matters and the way things were done than the average woman?  --Aqsa Z.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I would agree with Ashley and with many of the other posts that argue that she enjoyed her life. Yes, it was stressful, but at the same time, she not only was a midwife who helped the mothers and children at the time of birth. But, after birth, it shows she cared for the kids after they were born. She had love towards them and asked and cared for them. Also, her life can be compared to women of today who are mothers, take care of the household and children, and still have time to take care of the husband as well; would we be questioning the lives of those woman today? I think it's important to realize also how involved she was in the community, she also participated in funerals. In addition to Mary Beth's post, I guess she had more say in town matters and the way things were done than the average woman?  --Aqsa Z.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I actually look up to Ballard. She is a very strong woman. She raised 6 children, was a wife, became a midwife at the age of 42, practiced other types of medicine, produced clothing, quilted and did other odd jobs. She seemed to be very strong willed. I did have sympathy for her because she was often ill due to her line of work and because she was at home a lot while her husband was out working or doing other things. She was very short with her words, but I couldn't tell if this was due to bitterness, an uninteresting day, or if she lacked the type of education it took to write very well. Page 63 states that the passages were taken from an edited version that shortened her entries, but I wrote my first paper on her diary and that version was the same way, so I'm assuming all entries were already pretty short(?). --Ashley V.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>I actually look up to Ballard. She is a very strong woman. She raised 6 children, was a wife, became a midwife at the age of 42, practiced other types of medicine, produced clothing, quilted and did other odd jobs. She seemed to be very strong willed. I did have sympathy for her because she was often ill due to her line of work and because she was at home a lot while her husband was out working or doing other things. She was very short with her words, but I couldn't tell if this was due to bitterness, an uninteresting day, or if she lacked the type of education it took to write very well. Page 63 states that the passages were taken from an edited version that shortened her entries, but I wrote my first paper on her diary and that version was the same way, so I'm assuming all entries were already pretty short(?). --Ashley V.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr>
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