I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen

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Kate Chopin's Short Stories

I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen

Who is the "you" the narrator addresses, and why has that person asked for her help in understanding Emily? What do you think Emily might have said or done to prompt the person's call.

Asked by greta r #218157 on 5/7/2012 3:15 PM

Last updated by Islam R #858760 on 1/7/2022 10:09 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 5/7/2012 3:33 PM

WE are not sure who this third person is. We can speculate, by mother's story, that this person might be a teacher or social worker. This person would have dealings with Emily in some official capacity. Emily has difficulties because of her troubled life and this person is looking for insight.

Answered by Nicole W #671975 on 7/25/2017 6:41 PM

What mental picture do you have of the narrator of this story

Answered by Islam R #858760 on 1/7/2022 10:09 PM

A great white hair women

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