Elizabeth Freeman, in the Ashley’s eyes, was just the slave who cleaned the house. Elizabeth was born in 1742 to an enslaved mother and father. When she was only 6 months old, she was sold to the Ashley family to become a slave! Thirty years later, almost nothing had changed. She cleaned the house and swept the floors. She had a daughter known as “little Bet.” Unfortunately, her husband was killed fighting against the British. Elizabeth heard the news of the constitution stating freedom and independence for all from the big events the Ashley Family hosted. Elizabeth had a place in her heart for being free. One day, Mrs. Ashley, Elizabeth, and Elizabeth sister, Lizzy, were in the kitchen when Mrs. Ashley got mad at Lizzy. In her frustration, Mrs. Ashley swung a burning hot shovel at Lizzy. Elizabeth acted quickly, putting out her arm to protect Lizzy. She was hit and she was probably in a tremendous amount of pain. The burn was severe, and lasted her whole life. The Ashley family was treating her terribly! Elizabeth didn’t understand this cruel treatment, so she ran away. Elizabeth had worked for the Ashley family a long time, and losing her was not something the Ashleys would put up with. The Ashleys went to law enforcement, forcing …show more content…
Well, only a few years after she was set free, slavery in Massachusetts was abolished. Elizabeth was one of the first two slaves to have freedom under the Massachusetts constitution. Since she was the first, it must have been that she inspired others to fight for their rights. The Massachusetts Constitution was a very important document for the start of America that might have inspired Mary to fight for her rights. This was all after the American Revolution, so one can infer that since the other Colonists got their Independence and happiness, Elizabeth was influenced to get the same. Even though Elizabeth isn 't well known, the few people who know who she is, recognize her as a
At age 5 ms.bathory had brutal seizures which was caused by a neurological disorder. Which may be caused elizabeth to have horrendous behavior later in life Ms.bathory was spoiled usually didn't have to do things on her own. Which made her feel like she had power and was higher than other people. According to the History Channel, Bathory tortured young servants by pushing pins and needles underneath their nails and tying them
Elizabeth Anne is presented as a sympathetic character in the short story "Elizabeth Takes the Reins". Elizabeth is portrayed as the "sensitive" main character who later learns to do small things on her own. There are three primary reasons that show she is a sensitive character. First, she was forced to go somewhere she did not want to go. Secondly her aunt, named Frances has either died or has gone somewhere, third her Great-Uncle Henry has no sympathy towards her at all.
Elizabeth’s bravery and strength is a huge part of who she is. She is a source of goodness among so many others who chose to go along with the madness. Values as strong as these provide a shed of light in the midst of something as detrimental as the witch trials, where the poor values of others cost dozens of
I was saving a person. I just had to be more diligent, “ Elizabeth said. One day, Young told Elizabeth that their 2 year rent for the house has ended, so they had to move. Coincidentally, Elizabeth’s rent has ended, too. They both needed to find a new house.
She would find herself proceeding to church on Sunday by herself while Timothy would stay home or proceed to work, although he doesn 't have to work on Sundays! This created tension between these two, they would fight harshly over if they would proceed to church or proceed to one of his friends ' parties, they would argue brutaly about proceeding to church or staying home. Timothy did not approve of Elizabeth who preached about her faith to his friends or to the company from his university. One day Elizabeth wanted to hang a beautiful picture that was handed down from her family line, it was a picture of Jesus walking on water, but Timothy rebuked to have it on their wall, they fought about it and it ended up breaking. Elizabeth was so upset she packed her a bag and moved
In the beginning of her reign she was struggling, in response to this the people of her country wanted her to marry a strong man to help her rule. But she wanted none of this. Elizabeth did not want to have a male companion constantly interfering with her decisions and having any power over her. Because she
She is kind. She shows her kindness when she puts her children to sleep. “Elizabeth is heard softly singing to her children”. (act2 p.487) She also shows her kindness when she is sad that a rabbit dies.
Although, Elizabeth is not aware until about 7 months after it happens. She is intensely strong through the problem within the marriage. She works through the problem with an exceptional attitude. She does not leave her husband instead, she talks about it with him and she states, “Then go and tell her she’s a whore. Whatever promises she may sense-- break it, John, break it” Crucible (pg.59).
Did she forgive her husband for his sins and choose to save him, or let him burn for what she knew to be true? Elizabeth replies “No, sir.” (Act 4 Miller) Up to this point, Elizabeth has never lied as seen in Act 1. Yet, her guilt motivated her to betray her principles in order to save her husband. Another way her heavy heart affects her is by causing her to admit her own fault in John’s adultery.
Elizabeth counts herself as “plain”, which exemplifies her character’s stereotype as a housewife (Miller 137). Puritan beliefs held that women served their husbands, which Elizabeth strives to do (Miller 50). At one point in the play, she finds herself unable to prevent a servant from leaving the home, which leads to her husband having to “hold back a full condemnation of her” (Miller 52). Elizabeth would be punished for this failure if she were any other woman with any other husband, but John shows an example of a better man in Salem, which only proves to show how misogynist Salem society is. Although not treated as poorly as some of the other women in The Crucible, Elizabeth stays within a certain behavioral pattern of
Elizabeth has extended family consisting her husband, four children, her mother,
One of the innocent characters that are accused is Elizabeth
Elizabeth is the victim of Abigail’s heartless actions and affair. These two women are almost complete opposites. Both characters struggle and fight through the story in their own ways. Abigail is the villain in this play.
After his death, Elizabeth now in her 40s. More cruelties that she did included cutting the girls with scissors, and burning them with hot irons, while some were beaten to death and others were starved (Cavendish). Elizabeth slapped a girl for accidentally pulling her hair, the slap on the girls hand made it bleed, the blood landed on Elizabeth’s hand. Elizabeth thought her skin took
Elizabeth Bennet, through numerous events, has displayed that her independent personality is atypical to the 19th century since she knows what she wants and is not afraid to do what she believes is right, even if she is the only one with that opinion. Elizabeth’s refusal to marry just for security, wealth, and status allows her to end up with the best match for her, and, therefore, truly be happy with her marriage rather than settling. Jane Austen uses Elizabeth Bennet as a literary device to express her own opinions and attitudes about marriage and the role of women during the 1800s. Although Elizabeth is a romantic, she is still practical and knows that she must marry in order to secure her future. Thus, she never questions the importance