In 1839, she married 27 year old John Surratt Sr. Surratt who was reported to be a mean drunk who beat his 16 year old wife regularly. The couple tried a number of occupations over the next twenty years. They owned a tavern and boarding house which was the last occupation they tried. When the civil war broke out John was a student at St. Charles college.
Not only was he left alone with a baby to attend to, she
One quote that shows Scouts lack of maturity is when she says, “Don’t you remember me Mr. Cunningham? Im Jean Louise Finch. You brought us some hickory nuts on time, remember?... I go to school with Walter,” I began again. He’s your boy aint he?
Doing what is right vs. wrong often causes struggles within other people. Marie little soldier was David's biggest crush until she was found dead in her bedroom. Marie was an Indian women who lived on the reservation before David met her. She was asked to be housekeeper for David's home and also babysit David.
He said he tried to leave, but he saw her father and ran for his
Deborah Sampson didn’t take traditional family roles, such as being a wife and a mother. According to Furbee, “Deborah stayed single and earned her own living for four years before enlisting” (1999:57). Deborah was well-educated for a woman. For example, she “had the ability to read and write” whereas many women during this time did not (Hutchinson 2007: 9). This benefited her chances of going in the military, as well as her body structure.
Juliette Gordon Low was the founder of the Girl Scouts. Although being deaf, Juliette was a quite successful woman in the deaf community. Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 31, 1860. She grew up in Savannah, Georgia with her parents William Washington Gordon ll and her mother Eleanor Lytle Kinzie. She was the second of six children.
Juliette started Girl Scouts later in her life which shows it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Daisy was so committed to Scouts that she wanted to be buried in her uniform. I learned that girls were not expected to learn outdoor skills or play sports when she started scouts. Juliette’s life was anything but easy even though she had many disappointments it never took away from the growing scouts. Since you now know who Juliette Gordon Low is, you should have a greater understanding of Girl Scouts and why it has such an immense impact on young girls of
Her next husband was John Loder. During this marriage she had two children, Anthony and Denise Loder. Her next marriages were Ernest Stauffer, Howard Lee, and Lewis W. Boise Jr. Even though she was married multiple times she died
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross “I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past. ” Clara Barton was a fighter.
he cried. ‘She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me, it was a terrible mistake, but in her heart
By all means, the old Jean Louise will not bother to see what these women in Maycomb are wearing, Scout’s description very details. Generally speaking, taking many judgements from people, Jean Louise also fascinated by them; there are still parts of her against the ideas of ladylike, but over time, she changed, before, Scout always disagreed with Aunt Alexandra, who tried to teach her how to behave right, but recently, the protagonist acted softly - just a young lady. From a tomboy, Scout started to turn into a little
“The potential possibilities of any child are the most intriguing and stimulating in all creation.” Ray L. Wilber’s statement is one I came to realize after becoming a summer camp counselor for girls ages seven to twelve. Only in my first few days as a counselor, my eyes were forced open to see the greatness inside each of my campers. For some children these gifts only need nurtured; others require assistance in uncovering their distinction. Here in lies my passion: to convince each child I meet of his or her infinite potential.
He went home and later had an affair with his best friend’s wife, which was okay in the
Miss Maudie is responsible for affecting the actions and development of other characters. Miss Maudie teaches Jem and Scout how to be courageous and be bold when needing to defend friends and family. She also helps put things going on in perspective and helps them put their father into perspective. After Miss Maudie’s house burns down, Scout asks her if she is sadden at the fact that her house just burned down. Miss Maudie’s response was, “Why, I hated that old cow barn.
