This is an essay using three short stories to explain the role of women in social, political, and economic situations and contexts throughout history.

Roles of Women in Literature Throughout the ages the roles of women are always changing. Some ages and cultures view the role of a woman as the child bearer. Others look to all aspects of home-life and treat women as child bearer, cook, and maid. As the times change a modern picture of women is becoming almost equal to men; we see women in the work force, women with cell phones, cars, and responsibilities greater …

…Godwin's A Sorrowful Woman give three different situations for the roles of women. Each is a different view on how women react to society or how society reacts to a particular woman. Each account is accurate to its own point in time, yet they are different from one another. This expresses the idea that the role of women in literature can be quite different according to the point of view and background of an author.