Summary Of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's A New England Nun

In “A New England Nun,” Mary E. Wilkins Freeman describes a young woman who battles her thoughts and feelings about her upcoming nuptials. The woman does not want to leave her simple solitary life that she has been content living, up until the moment her fiancé returns home to her after fourteen years. The main character, Louisa, is symbolized and or embodies that of her two pets. Her dog, Caesar, and her small yellow canary. Specifically, the dog represents Louisa’s restrictions in her life, her freedom, and most importantly her fear of leaving and experiences a world that is different from the one she has lived for so long. The imagery of the dog suggests that Louisa’s decision to remain single was a negative one.
Louisa’s decision to