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An Analysis Of Abigail Adams's 'Awakening'

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Abigail Adams doesn't like her surroundings. I know this because the text states, "We wandered for two hours without finding a guide or the path." This proves she already doesn't like her surroundings. She doesn't like that they didn't find another human being for a long time. I know this because the text states,"...which you travel miles without seeing any human being. Thes proves she doesn't like that she had to travel for a long time and never find another human being. She is also not happy that there are no glass windows. I know this because the text states, "Here and there is a small cot, and no glass window. This proves that she is unhappy that there is not glass window. She is also unhappy that she doesn't get enough wood to

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