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Speaker (Song of One of the Girls)

A woman who feels trapped by societal expectations and dreams of being a historical heroine.

From "Enough rope: poems" by Parker, Dorothy

Core Belief

"Women are capable of great things but are often limited by their circumstances."

Worldview

Society undervalues women's contributions and restricts their potential.

Personality

Intelligent, imaginative, and frustrated. She longs for adventure and recognition but is confined to a domestic life.

In Their Own Words

"Here in my heart I am Helen; I'm Aspasia and Hero, at least."
"But you are a man, and see only my pan, So I stay at home with a book."

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