Question

I Stand Here Ironing was set in the historical context of _____. World War I the Victorian age World War II the Great Depression

Answer 1

I Stand Here Ironing was set in the historical context of THE GREAT DEPRESSION. It also reaches the early 1940s, when the Second World War was being developed.

It is the story of a mother who, while ironing, blames herself for the suffering of her children, especially Emily, her eldest daughter.

Answer 2

The answer to the question that is being presented above would be 'Great Depression'. I Stand Here Ironing was set in the historical context of The Great Depression. However, it had little background on the context of World War II.