Hall develops this sensitive lesbian and as the story unravels the reader is invited to look closer into the soul of this character and what being a lesbian entails to her. ... Like many lesbians, Stephen feels that she is an outcast of society. ... She struggles to feel accepted by anyone other than a very select few. ... Stephen lost part of her soul when her own mother abolished her from her home. ... (Well of Loneliness p.339) Puddle encourages Stephen to write not only for her own sake, but also for the sake of all inverts. ...

• Word Count: 2169
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School