In This Image, Why Was Jemima Wilkinson Portrayed in a Shapeless

question 24

Multiple Choice

In this image, why was Jemima Wilkinson portrayed in a shapeless robe and with swept-back, curled hair?

• A) To convey that she was a person with no gender
• B) To signify that she was wealthy
• C) Because those styles were popular among women at that time
• D) To make her appear very feminine

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