The Leaving Flashcards
What is the daughters name?
Sylvie
What is the husbands name?
Lester
Describe gender roles in this short story.
Wife- household tasks (cooking and cleaning)
Husband- labour tasks (working)
Where does Elizabeth take Sylvie?
Elizabeth took Sylvie to Halifax and visited the library, public gardens, candy shop, and Delhiusie University
What happens when they come home?
Lester is very mad at Elizabeth and start demanding her to do stuff, and she stands up for herself by saying, “ My name is Elizabeth”
What changes occur after Elizabeth stands up for herself?
She builds her own room
Teaches the boys how to wash dishes
Husband start calling her by her name and not woman
Sylvie goes to university and gets a good education
What is a theme in this story?
Gender equality
Stand up for what you believe in
Appearances can be decieving
What is the mothers name?
Elizabeth
