Literary Analysis of “I Stand here Ironing”
Words: 614 1603Tillie Olsen's "I Stand Here Ironing" tells a touching story about a mom and the tough times she faced raising her daughter Emily during the Great Depression. It's like we're hearing the mom's thoughts as she thinks back on Emily's childhood while doing some ironing. Olsen uses this personal story to show how money problems and what society expects from women can really shape their lives. Let's dive into the themes of mom guilt, money struggles, and what society expects, […]