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Quote #10
MRS. HALE: (with a slow look around her) I wonder how it would seem never to have had any children around. (127)
Go forth and procreate! Getting married and having babies (a.k.a. family life) was at the core of American society in early 20th century America. This line shows us just how ingrained in the American psyche having kids was. It's almost horrific for Mrs. Hale to think about the fact that Mrs. Wright didn't have any children. How do you think America's attitude towards family life has changed? How has it stayed the same?