Historical Fiction Story 'The Bobbin's Girl'

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In the Historical Fiction story, “The Bobbin’s Girl’’ written by Emily A. McCully, based on the “Author’s Note,” the author uses many facts to alter history. For instance, The Bobbin Girl Rebecca is a character, who was inspired by Harriet Hanson Robinson. Also, there are many women who “turn out” due to low wages. Moreover, the fight which was led by many women. Shows reasons that explain how the writer of fiction use or alter history. Firstly, the author changes and added characters that were inspired by real people. For example, in the Author’s Note, Harriet Hanson Robinson loosely inspired "The Bobbin Girl." Meaning the fictional character Rebecca is a resemblance of Harriet Hanson Robinson. The replacement of Harriet H. Robinson

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