Author Archives: madesontodd

It was interesting for to see the patriarchy and aspects of racism that were interweaved in The Squatter and The Don. This novel took place in the 19th century – a time where women lived in a patriarchal society. However, as demonstrated by this book, we see how women found a stance of authority withinContinue reading “The Squatter and The Don – A Patriarchal and Racist Society”

María Amparo Ruiz de Burton addresses many issues in The Squatter and the Don, ranging from class, gender, race, national identity and land ownership. The novel is written around the time that the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, which forced proof of land ownership and was a time during which Mexicans experienced an extreme lossContinue reading “The Squatter and The Don (Part I)”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.