# How does Poetry develop the theme of Sisterhood and Womanhood?

> Poetry by Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis

## Answer

Poetry by Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis develops Sisterhood and Womanhood across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The poems appeal to women across racial lines to recognize a shared humanity and Christian duty, urging them to act against slavery and embrace a universal sisterhood.

The speaker claims a 'sister's privilege' and emphasizes shared womanhood across racial lines.

## Evidence

- [an-appeal-to-woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_20_se/chapters/an-appeal-to-woman.md): The speaker claims a 'sister's privilege' and emphasizes shared womanhood across racial lines.

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