When her father found out what she had done. he said "never mind shes only a girl" (p.59). Explain what you think he meant by this comment?

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boys and girls by alice munro

Asked by sara p #611125 on 2/13/2017 8:00 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/13/2017 12:16 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/13/2017 12:16 PM

In essence, her father is saying that as a girl, her actions were inconsequential. The female role in the family is secondary.