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I Stand Here Ironing
Original title I Stand Here Ironing
Author Tillie Olsen
Genre Short Story
Language English
Characters the mother, Emily, her daughter, Theresa
Published 1956
ISBN 978-0-14-310528-3
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In the short story “I Stand Here Ironing” by Tillie Olsen, a mother reflects on her daughter’s childhood while she is ironing. The mother remembers her own difficult childhood and how it has affected her ability to parent her own child. She feels guilty and regrets not being able to do more for her daughter. The story ends with the mother still standing there ironing, her thoughts unresolved.

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