Feminist Analysis of As for Me and My House

As for Me and My House (1957) is the first work by Canadian writer Sinclair Ross. Written in the form of a diary, it tells the story of the protagonist Mrs. Bentley whose subconscious feminine awareness goes through a process of surrendering and awakening under the oppression of patriarchal society and the tribulation of daily life. The novel brings to light the protagonist’s strong will when she is in the pursuit of spiritual satisfaction and of her importance of being within the framework of a society in which gender relation is unequal. In this way of depiction, Mrs. Bentley’s different traits from her female peers are exhibited: She is independent, strong, and optimistic, knows about her own mind, and has her own pursuit of dreams.