In Search for Independence and Self-Fulfillment In the last half of the nineteenth century, Victorian ideals still held sway in American society, at least among members of the middle and upper classes. ... She developed her feminist ideals in her novels, short stories and nonfiction books such as Women and Economics. ... John, the narrator's husband, never takes her seriously. ... Still, she manages to disobey her husband and write her journal without him knowing it. ... Her husband, Mr. ...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School