The wives of Images of Women in Literature have the common thread of a resilient independent spirit often despite any outward show of anything but obedience and humility. This spirit at times helps to sustain them while at other times only makes the compromises that their husbands and society place on them even harder to bear. Indeed, they would be happier not realizing that there are other choices and opportunities. It is often the conflict …showed first 75 words of 1724 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1724 total…of their wives even when the whole world seems against them - women often have to overcome family and the world! The stories of these women help us to remember where women were and how far they have gone toward true independence. The same rebounding spirit found in these wives continues to be found in all women today. And this spirit will help to bring independence and more choices to all women of the future.