Diaries Role In Martha Ballard's Midwife

Diaries are truly a beautiful concept. Not only does it serve as a glance into the past but it’s also passing on life memories down your family line. To me Martha Ballard seemed like an independent and intelligent women. It may seem far fetched to think of it that way due to society's perspective on women back in the day, however, she practically ran her own personal business. Additionally, she was part of the few whom surpassed barriers to learn to write during a time where female education was not believed in. I believed that strong role models in the past who challenged the norm ultimately forged society into what it is presently. It’s amazing how different the medical field was in the past… Martha Ballard delivered babies without a degree or even professional equipment. Nowadays everything is so complex and there are just so many contraptions involved in such important procedures. I’d assume that the infant mortality drastically decreased as the act of delivering babies became more and more of a profession. I think Martha Ballard’s midwife job was definitely a …show more content…
Mary Jemison however, was lucky and was able to experience the life of a wild yet loving community. Living that life for several years seems like a life changing experience. I am intrigued by her learning of their Native language when there was no mutual language shared between them in the first place. I can barely even force myself to relearn the language I once was fluent in. It’s important that this account of a first hand experience with Indians was shared through her interview. It shows that people of all cultures know how to show kindness. Also it displays that these people are not just savages. Mary Jemison’s marriage to the Sheninjee was a foreseen event and reminds me of stereotypical movies where this occurs. A mutual feeling of respect and love is shown to do great wonders; it connects two people of different cultures and