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Explain how the role of women is presented in two of Hardy's short stories.
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EXPLAIN HOW THE ROLE OF WOMEN IS PRESENTED IN TWO OF HARDY'S SHORT STORIES. After reading Thomas Hardy's 'The Withered Arm' and 'The Melancholy Hussar,' I really pity the women who had to take second place to others depending on their class and social status. Women then, had no privileges like education and had no financial power whatsoever. They had to obey the main men in their lives; Fathers and husbands dominated women and, no matter how wealthy their backgrounds was, the women had no say in decision-making or relationships. The role of women in society is vividly described in both of Hardy's stories through three characters; Rhoda Brook, a dairy maid, Gertrude Lodge, the wife of a wealthy farmer and Phyllis Grove, the daughter of a retired doctor. Rhoda Brook in 'The Withered Arm' was branded 'a fallen woman' and soiled goods because of her illegitimate son. She was...
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