generation have been trying to change that image. They have been fighting for the right to

lead their own lives, to not be controlled by anyone, to be able to make their own

decisions, and to be free. The Taming of the Shrew and The Awakening are two novels

that portray a woman who, in some way, is controlled by someone. Back then, women

were not independent: they did not lead their own life until they took their own

constitutional rights into their own hands. Through the years, women have made a big

difference on society for future women of America. The women in the 1800's have made

more of a difference than any woman today because of their dedication and determination

to give women in the future a better life.

The Taming of the Shrew, written by William Shakespeare, portrays two daughters

whose decisions were made by their father. Back then, women were not respected as well

as men were. They were seen as property more than they were seen as people. Bianca, a

young maiden in the novel, was arranged to be married to a man that would be able to

support her financially and who would give her the most worldly possessions.

The Awakening, there is a woman named Edna who is vacationing on the Grand Isle with

Having an arranged marriage was not very common in the years that followed.

her husband and two children. She is relatively an independent person, but due to the time

completely in control of almost any situation. In Elizabeth Cady Stantons' "Declaration of

whom she pleases. As the story goes on, her independence increases, but she really never

examples of how women were treated. This kind of treatment continued until Elizabeth

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