The Reform Movement, roughly between 1800 and 1860, included works that portrayed the evolving roles of women. This movement was grounded in American Romanticism, 1830-1865, which was a creative burst that focused on and encouraged the enormous potential of humanity. Which excerpt from the introduction from Foster's biography of Harper is a contradiction of reform literature? ... "she worked as a servant but eventually became a teacher in Ohio and Pennsylvania when she was in her mid-to-late twenties." ... "she moved to the Boston area, became active in its movement to abolish slavery, and began lecturing publicly against slavery." "The piece was probably the first published short story by an African American author." "The story described the lives of two cousins: Laura Lagrange, who married the wrong man, and Janette Alston, who became an 'old maid.'"

Question

English

Enrique English

24 March, 12:06

The Reform Movement, roughly between 1800 and 1860, included works that portrayed the evolving roles of women. This movement was grounded in American Romanticism, 1830-1865, which was a creative burst that focused on and encouraged the enormous potential of humanity. Which excerpt from the introduction from Foster's biography of Harper is a contradiction of reform literature? ... "she worked as a servant but eventually became a teacher in Ohio and Pennsylvania when she was in her mid-to-late twenties." ... "she moved to the Boston area, became active in its movement to abolish slavery, and began lecturing publicly against slavery." "The piece was probably the first published short story by an African American author." "The story described the lives of two cousins: Laura Lagrange, who married the wrong man, and Janette Alston, who became an 'old maid.'"

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Nayeli · Answer 1

I would say the final excerpt is the correct answer:

"The story described the lives of two cousins: Laura Lagrange, who married the wrong man, and Janette Alston, who became an 'old maid.'"

All other options show some accomplishments that these women had, such as becoming teachers, fighters for equality, authors, etc. but the last paragraph tells us of women who married unhappily or remained old maids.