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Alcott reveals a noteworthy level of determination in her decision to be a nurse. She recognizes the reality that death could possibly be impending; however, she sees the need in the hospital and decides to go for it. She mentions the word "comfort" a few times in referencing her role as a comforter of these sick and dying men. When Alcott herself is taken ill, she describes it in close detail and gives us a glimpse into the seriousness of diseases back then and the fear they could cause. --Ellen S. | Alcott reveals a noteworthy level of determination in her decision to be a nurse. She recognizes the reality that death could possibly be impending; however, she sees the need in the hospital and decides to go for it. She mentions the word "comfort" a few times in referencing her role as a comforter of these sick and dying men. When Alcott herself is taken ill, she describes it in close detail and gives us a glimpse into the seriousness of diseases back then and the fear they could cause. --Ellen S. | ||
| + | The military/revolutionary language she used was really interesting. "When my commander said "March!" I marched," "feeling as if I was the song of the house going to war." It really seems like she felt like an integral part of the war effort, rather than a temporary auxiliary. Also, like Mary Beth was saying, I noticed a pattern of gender identification of her peers. Alcott is even somewhat condescending to the men around her (260-the pompous discussions at mealtime), which struck me as unusual. --Stef L. | ||
== Mary Livermore, [Northern women on farm during war], 1890 -- Woloch and Major Problems readings. == | == Mary Livermore, [Northern women on farm during war], 1890 -- Woloch and Major Problems readings. == | ||
