Uneasy Money · Theme

Gender Roles and Independence

How Uneasy Money develops Gender Roles and Independence.

Elizabeth Boyd embodies a capable, independent woman who runs a bee farm and makes her own decisions, challenging the era's expectations of female dependence on men for financial security.

Where it surfaces

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Claire's decision to abandon her family and job to sail to America reflects a quest for independence, while Pauline's letter reveals her struggle to assert herself against her husband's demands.