“I'm think of you. What will you do with no job? You'd be blacklisted.” (92) Lyddie is aware that the working conditions in her work environment aren't fair and healthy, yet being blacklisted will prevent her from being capable of providing her family a life in which they are well and have a comfortable roof under their heads. “No other corporation would hire you.” (92) Being blacklisted, no other businesses would be willing to hire you regardless of your needs. “Should you sign the petition, Betsy, they'll dismiss you.” (91) Betsy is considering to sign the petition for better conditions along with more pay. Amelia and Lyddie disagree and think that she should not sign the petition to reduce the chance of being blacklisted. Lyddie can not sign the petition she must pay off debts and give her family's life they
“I'm think of you. What will you do with no job? You'd be blacklisted.” (92) Lyddie is aware that the working conditions in her work environment aren't fair and healthy, yet being blacklisted will prevent her from being capable of providing her family a life in which they are well and have a comfortable roof under their heads. “No other corporation would hire you.” (92) Being blacklisted, no other businesses would be willing to hire you regardless of your needs. “Should you sign the petition, Betsy, they'll dismiss you.” (91) Betsy is considering to sign the petition for better conditions along with more pay. Amelia and Lyddie disagree and think that she should not sign the petition to reduce the chance of being blacklisted. Lyddie can not sign the petition she must pay off debts and give her family's life they