The Lamplighter

There are many very obvious different expectations that society has placed upon young girls today than in the nineteenth century. With this being said I would like to focus more on the similarities that Gerty and Anna both portray. On the show, a major element that Anna stressed was balance. She seemed to use that not only in everyday life but also in her activities like yoga. This was Anna’s way to relieve stress and meditate. I believe that when Gerty was pushed out of the way by Nan Grant, she also had her way of escaping stress and meditating. “Near the top was a little sheltered recess, overhung by some long planks, and forming a miniature shed, protected by the wood on all sides but one, and from that looking out upon the water. This was Gerty’s haven of rest, her sanctum, and the only place from which she never was driven away.” This in my opinion is Gerty’s version of yoga. I believe that if Gerty had appeared on this show she might have mentioned her hiding spot as her way to keep balance in her life. I think it offered her a safe place to go not only physically but mentally. I do believe that this shows a good example of just how important it was and still is for girls not find their own place in this world where they feel comfortable and welcome. I think this aspect of young girls will always remain the same.