From the moment the assignment was handed out, I knew what I wanted my topic to be. After having multiple discussions centered around gender roles and taking adequate notes on gender role, I felt that it only made sense to write my essay on the topic I had already done so much research on. However, my stance on gender roles had shifted. At first, I believed that there was no “superior gender” in the book and that both sexes demonstrated adaptability. But, after I briefly mentioned this position to my well-read teacher and was told that this stance would be difficult to support within the word limit, I decided to change my approach; the women of the Joad family demonstrated they were the strongest sex by providing stability to their family. At first, I knew that Ma was going to be a focal point of my essay because I learned a lot through the discussions, however to meet the requirement of a pattern I needed a second example. I learned through briefly skimming over the book that Rose of Sharon was just what I was looking for. Austin Rodriguez, my friend and colleague, reviewed my essay. His revisions were mostly grammar related …show more content…
Connie leaves Rose of Sharon in the middle of the night. Furthermore, she miscarried her baby. However, these tragedies didn’t prevent Rose of Sharon from finding prosperity, but rather, they set her up for success. When a dying old man was unable to consume solid food, he was rendered helpless. Rose of Sharon decided to use her milk to nourish the elder. If she had not been left by Connie, Rose of Sharon might not have felt comfortable letting another man perform such an intimate act. Also, if she had not been pregnant, she would not have been able to produce the life saving milk. Rose of Sharon was able to find success and be a contributing member of society even though she has been plagued by