“The general opinion was that young girls were flighty and far too eager to forget their responsibilities and disobey their elders.” GirlsPatriarchy Book:Death Comes to the Village Source: Death Comes to the Village
“It isn't fair, Anna. I have all the responsibilities of the lady of the house, and none of the power. Mrs. Fielding knows I can't get rid of her unless Papa is agreeable. She treats me with no respect at all." "I know," Anna agreed. "She is positively uncivil to you." "I will have to speak to him." Lucy stopped walking. "He won't like it but I refuse to be treated like this.” WomenResponsibilityPowerRespect Book:Death Comes to the Village Source: Death Comes to the Village
“Sophia elbowed her in the side. "Are you deliberately ignoring my question about the dashing major, or are you simply displaying your superior manners?" "I have nothing of interest to tell you about Major Kurland. He is still bedridden and remarkably argumentative." "In my experience, men never make good patients," Mrs. Hathaway said comfortably. "They either behave like children, or imagine they are the only mortal in the entire world to ever be so sick, or near death." She set a stich in her embroidery. "Mind you, I'm not surprised Major Kurland is a difficult patient. After his distinguished career in the military, it must be hard for him to be idle." Lucy didn't argue the point. The whole village seemed intent on hero-worshipping Major Kurland, and wouldn't hear a word against him. Only she, Foley, and Bookman seemed to know what it was really like to tend the oh-so-ungallant major.” MenHero WorshipPatients Book:Death Comes to the Village Source: Death Comes to the Village
“No man liked to be corrected, especially by a woman. It was better to make one's point, and leave the gentleman to make up his own mind where he could convince himself that it was all his own idea after all.” MenIdeaCorrected Book:Death Comes to the Village Source: Death Comes to the Village
“But Lucy!" exclaimed her sister Anna. "He was wounded fighting for his king and country at Waterloo. You can hardly expect him to be pleasant.” PleasantWaterloo Book:Death Comes to the Village Source: Death Comes to the Village