19 jul 1861 año - Rebecca Harding Davis: Life in the Iron Mills

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Rebecca Harding Davis's "Life in the Iron Mills" was written to shed light on the harsh realities faced by industrial workers. The story describes the lives of Hugh Wolfe, a skilled yet impoverished iron mill worker, and his cousin Deborah, highlighting the struggles and inequalities they endure. Through its vivid depiction of the grim working conditions and the personal toll of industrialization, the story calls attention to the need for compassion and societal change. Davis wrote "To be stowed away, after his grimy work is done, in a hole in the muddy graveyard, and after that, - not air, nor green fields, nor curious roses"(Davis,1252). She makes the readers feel each and every emotion and see things from the perspective of the working class. It challenges readers to recognize the humanity and potential of those marginalized by the industrial system. This plea for empathy and reform resonates with American values of fairness and the pursuit of a better life for all. By addressing these themes it contributed to the American identity by advocating for social justice and highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing the struggles of the working class.

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