More
than anything else, we learn thatis very much an individualist. This places her in a
long-standing American tradition of rugged self-reliance. Growing up in the wilderness, Lyddie
is forced to stand on her own two feet quite early on in life. With her father gone and her
mother experiencing severe mental health issues, she's thrust into the role of breadwinner for
her family. And it's fair to say that she acquits herself admirably, not just defending her
siblings from an inquisitive, hungry bear, but traveling far and wide to find work that will
enable her to support her family.
But as this episode illustrates, Lyddie
isn't simply looking out for herself; she understands the obligation she has to others. We see
this demonstrated by the way she looks out for other girls at the factory. The most obvious
example is when Lyddie attacks Marsden the supervisor after he tries his luck with Brigid.
Lyddie has a fundamental sense...
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