Almost from the beginning, prejudice against them was strong. ... In "Leaves" she describes through personal anecdotes, her growing awareness of her own ethnic identity, her sensitivity to the curiosity and hostility of others, the difficulty of the Eurasian's position, and the development of her racial pride. The other theme apparent in "Leaves" and in many of her short stories is Eaton's defense of the independent woman. ... "In the Land of the Free" is typical of Edith Eaton's short fiction. ... Lae Choo, A Character in the story, is little more than maternity personified, ma...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate