Gail Godwin's A Sorrowful Woman

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Gail Godwin’s short story, “A Sorrowful Woman.”, shows the story of a conflicted woman who cannot stand dealing with her child and her life. Throughout the story the main character is battling depression, where she is unable to care for her child and house, which ultimately leads her to make some questionable decisions. Likewise, in some instances I think she made the wrong decision, when she decided to not only shut out her child, but ultimately her husband who has been graciously taking care of her during her depression. For example, Godwin states, “‘I’m afraid it has come to that...Just push the notes under the door, I’ll read them. And don’t forget to leave the draught outside” (Godwin 42). In which, I disagree with the characters choice

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Depression In Gail Godwin's A Sorrowful Woman

Gail Godwin is widely known for her fourteen novels, two collections of short stories, two works of nonfiction, and two books of narrative journals. Godwin has been recognized for many honors including an award in literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, National Book Award finalist honors, and five best-seller placements. Gail Godwin’s writings have explored many different forms and themes. Moreover, in “A Sorrowful Woman,” Godwin exposed true light upon the hardships accompanying…

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