The Girl of the Period's Commonplace Book

Character Commentary: 

Coming across this verse in the Bible, I feel so wretched, so miserable, how can one explain this feeling of defiance? My God should love me, as I am his creation, however I am deemed inferior to man. Why shall women be bound to the restraints of idiocy? It is ever since the creation of humankind that women are regarded as lesser than, as transgressors, as submissive twits, unable to accomplish any title greater than wife and mother. Why must women be confined to knowledge of only maternal and spousal duties? I yearn to learn of art, history, and science…

Character Commentary:

Pasting this print in my journal brings me such delight, gazing upon an image of my companions and I, enjoying our time as single, free women. Once caged birds, we are now unbound to constraints, able to let our wings soar. Our once long, heavy dresses now cut down to reveal our legs, the weight no longer crippling our abilities. Our bonnets lie atop our heads as smaller decorations, as not to handicap our vision. Although shown in black and white, this photo showcases my newly dyed hair, shining with highlights the color of the sun, unlike the dull hair of…

Character Commentary: 

Whilst analyzing magazine articles and reading literature, I collected some clippings that interest me most and pasted them in my journal. Oh how I love new fashion. It captivates me. I am drawn to creating unseen, untraditional looks. Dressing women in bright colors and short dresses, allowing them to express themselves and embrace their bodies: that is what excites me. I find solace not only in allowing women to express themselves physically, but intellectually as well. Pages from mathematics books and English literature supplement my lust for knowledge…