Diary writing is generally viewed as a private and uninhibited activity, a stream of consciousness recording personal changes from day to day. ... Though James "vehemently disclaimed" (257) this idea with scorn, Loring was quite sure that she eventually wanted her diary to be made public. ... This idea was reinforced by Mrs. ... Knowing her familial background and the ideas of each gender's responsibilities that she was surrounded by, James' diary is then a fascinating example of the trials of creating something consistent, the self-projection and self-censoring, the obliga...

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• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate