Bentley is portrayed as an obsessive wife with an emotionally-distant husband but this is according to her perception. Bentley and her husband Philip and their marriage which is strained and dull.
The novel taps into the sense of hopelessness and isolation of the prairie life as the domestic dynamic are impacted by external pressures. Consequently allows a glimpse into a woman’s state of mind during this period as she navigates the private and public spheres. The unnamed unreliable narrator recounts her life around a year about her marriage and neighborhood through her diaries. The hopelessness, poverty, the brutal weather and emptiness of the Canadian-esque landscape are explored around the domestic sphere. As a result, the story takes place on the backdrop of a period that was facing harsh social and economic changes. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪs for Me and My House is set during the Great Depression in a prairie town that mimics the Canadian prairies although not mentioned. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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