The Borning Room | Themes and Characters
The dominant themes of The Borning Room are family life in the frontier and social and political change in the U.S. Both themes are skillfully intertwined to mutually support each other. Through Georgina's memories, the reader is able to see how connection and tradition generate and strengthen familial love. Her memories also reflect how social and political changes, like the abolitionist movement, women's suffrage, and childbirth practices, affect individual lives.
Georgina Caroline Lott, the main character, narrates her story beginning when she is eight-and-one-half...
[The entire page is 328 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
Related Topics
Tell a friend about The Borning Room at eNotes.
