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Eliza Wilkinson is annoyed with the fact that all men see women as “dairy and household” workers. She also feels oppressed by the men in her life. It seems to me with the upcoming fight with the British, she is hoping that her thoughts and writings will actually become a beacon of freedom for her and other women. -- Pam Petzold | Eliza Wilkinson is annoyed with the fact that all men see women as “dairy and household” workers. She also feels oppressed by the men in her life. It seems to me with the upcoming fight with the British, she is hoping that her thoughts and writings will actually become a beacon of freedom for her and other women. -- Pam Petzold | ||
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| + | First, I want to point out the irony of the words that the man that Eliza Wilkinson talks about in this source: "I would rather explore unknown regions, blessed with liberty, than remain in my native country if to be cursed with slavery." How incredibly ironic. I was also very impressed with her eloquence. She seemed better educated than almost all of the other primary sources that we've read. She referenced Homer, which showed her knowledge of the classics. I thought that this was extremely interesting and impressive of Ms Wilkinson. --Mary Beth M | ||
== Mary Jemison Views the Revolution == | == Mary Jemison Views the Revolution == | ||
