The White Flag by Gene Stratton-Porter

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Author Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924
Illustrator Ralph, Lester
LoC No. 23013098
Title The White Flag
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The White Flag" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written in the early 20th century." The story explores the lives of several families in the small town of Ashwater, focusing particularly on the Spellman family, where Elizabeth Spellman navigates the complexities of her marriage to Mahlon, their daughter Mahala, and their social standing. As the narrative unfolds, themes of societal expectations, honor, and the contrasting lives of the wealthy and less fortunate begin to emerge, creating a vivid picture of life during that era. "At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Elizabeth Spellman as she reflects on her life and marriage, analyzing her husband Mahlon's success and their societal position." Elizabeth's thoughts reveal much about her values and the pressures she faces, particularly regarding motherhood and maintaining a perfect image. As she prepares for the morning, she tends to her daughter Mahala, who is set to start school. The interactions between Mahala, her mother, and their domestic servants set the stage for a larger exploration of the town's social dynamics and the various characters, including the wealthy Morelands and the humble Peters family. The opening of the book effectively presents a tableau of lives intertwined by ambition, social norms, and the overarching desire for acceptance and respectability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Didactic fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 59823
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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