Wray’s interpretation of “Editha” posits that the story is one of “patriarchal repression” (158). The article takes a different view on the story straying from focusing on the Spanish-American War and instead views “Editha” as a piece that places women in the shadow of their male counterparts incapable of existing without men. In her article, Wray further expands on how female characters in “Editha” are not in control of their own bodies by examining both Mrs. Gearson and the central character Editha.
Wray starts by examining Mrs. Gearson whose “body is appropriated by her husband” (158) despite his death years prior. When Mrs. Gearson’s husband loses his arm in the Civil War, she is no longer exists as an individual but instead as his
Wray starts by examining Mrs. Gearson whose “body is appropriated by her husband” (158) despite his death years prior. When Mrs. Gearson’s husband loses his arm in the Civil War, she is no longer exists as an individual but instead as his