Necklacewomans

The Necklacewoman is a character in 19th-century American literature, specifically in the poem "Evangeline" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem, published in 1847, tells the story of two lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel, who are separated due to the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. This character is one of many who appear in the narrative, each contributing to the overarching theme of love and loss.

Throughout the poem, the Necklacewoman serves as a symbol of the beauty and innocence of the young women before their lives are irrevocably altered by the traumatic events of the story. She is depicted as one of the many women who adorn themselves with delicate necklaces, representing their refinement and culture. However, their newfound awareness of the importance of material possessions swiftly replaced with a lack of esteem as they adapt to the harsh realities of their forced exile.

The significance of the Necklacewoman lies in her ability to evoke the context of the times in which "Evangeline" was written. During the 19th century, the increasing industrialization and capital accumulation in the US led to a growing disparity between the rich and the poor. Critics see the Necklacewoman as an allegory representing the duo irreversible results of the Anti-Capital capitalist former endeavors of ordinary women.

The character's appearance in "Evangeline" contributes to the narrative's focus on the human cost of historical events, particularly the Acadian Exile.