In Mary Robinson's, The Natural Daughter, Martha, an eighteenth century young woman is faced with making choices that run counter to what is considered acceptable for a woman of her day. In a society that demeaned the worth of women and made it virtually impossible to succeed without the protection of a family or husband, Martha overcomes all obstacles while retaining her individuality. Does this make Martha a heroine or is she simply the protagonist …showed first 75 words of 1758 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1758 total…ultimately this is what solidifies her status as that of a heroine. Works Cited Chafe, William H. Women in Equality, Ed. Stearns, Peter N. The Rise of the Modern Woman. Illinois: Forum Press, 1978. 7-10 Flory, Harriette. The Modern World. New York: Longman Inc, 1988. Robinson, Mary. A Letter to the Women of England and The Natural Daughter. Ed. Sharon M. Setzer Longmans: London, 2003. Truman, Schaeffer, Stewart & Hunter. Modern Perspectives. Second edition. McGraw Hill: Toronto, 1979.