...Imagine the world in the early 1900's when women had no rights. Women weren’t able to vote, have certain jobs, or play any sports. Is that a reality we would want today? Without Lucy Burns, that reality could still be true. Between 1913 and 1920, Lucy was a suffragist (someone fighting for the right to vote) who fought for women to have equal voting rights with men. Lucy Burns stands as a hero because of her leadership skills, determination to help others, and bravery in the face of danger. In times of need, Lucy Burns was the leader that women looked up to. One source states, “ One of the most militant members of the National Woman’s Party, Lucy Burns’ articulate speeches, supreme leadership and brilliant strategizing greatly contributed to the achievement of woman suffrage”(nationalwomansparty.org). This quote begins to describe how Lucy was always there to guide people through the fight, and how dedicated she was to her cause. Lucy was a big part of the Congressional Union and organized all sorts of protests. She led most of them herself by carrying signs, and hanging banners...
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...photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For more information contact: Bloom’s Literary Criticism An imprint of Infobase Publishing 132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data William Shakespeare / edited and with an introduction by Harold Bloom : Neil Heims, volume editor. p. cm. — (Bloom’s classic critical views) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60413-723-1 (hardcover) ISBN 978-1-4381-3425-3 (e-book) 1. Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616—Criticism and interpretation. I. Bloom, Harold. II. Heims, Neil. PR2976.W5352 2010 822.3'3—dc22 2010010067 Bloom’s Literary Criticism books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions, or sales promotions. Please...
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