Farwell notes how "Feminist literary theory has been eager to recognize the possibility of disruptive plots and spaces that position women as subjects of their own stories." ... On the farm, he rarely leaves the kitchen; he inhabits women's space: "When grandmother and I went to the Shimerdas' house, we found the women-folk alone. ... Antonia takes part in activities and carries herself, as a male would do on the farm, in an unfeminine manner that Jim openly criticizes but is perhaps, on some level, jealous of because he inhabits feminine characteristics. ...

• Word Count: 2062
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate