Question

In a well-developed paragraph, discuss Tillie Olsen’s choice to set “I Stand Here Ironing” during the era she chose. Why do you think she chose this particular historical context? How do you think it helped her get across one of her key themes – that even when life beats us down, we are valuable and worthy of a chance to rise above our circumstances? Use at least two examples from the story to support your answer.

Answer 1

By depicting the play in the setting of era of the Great Depression, she helped to underscore the theme that people can always surmount any difficulty that they face.

What was the setting of the play "I stand Here Ironing"?

The play was set against a background of a young woman who is already a mother at her age without the help of a father of the baby.

This event also happened during the Great Depression.

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