Lyddie

In Lyddie, symbolism is used to convey deeper meanings. The bear symbolizes the hardships and fears Lyddie faces, while the factory represents both opportunity and oppression. The loom symbolizes...

Lyddie and Triphena overhear two men at Cutler's Tavern discussing the capture of a runaway slave and the rewards for returning fugitive slaves, which could be as high as $100. The men debate the...

In chapters 3-6, Lyddie grapples with feelings of loss and longing for freedom. Initially working as a maid, she envies factory girls' independence and dreams of regaining control over her life. Her...

In chapters 3 to 5, Lyddie's opinion of her father shifts as she begins to doubt his return, although she never stops loving or blaming him for leaving. She views him as unlucky but still idolizes...

Lyddie's relationships in Chapters 1-17 reveal her background of poverty and family hardship. Her father's abandonment and mother's mental illness force her to prioritize earning money over...