At Commencement
The novel revolves around the lives of several young women who attend a prestigious university and their experiences with love, relationships, and societal expectations. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the constraints placed on women during this time period. Through the characters' struggles and triumphs, the novel critiques the social norms and conventions that govern their lives.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1912 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Coming-of-Age · 9,640 words
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I. DRAMATICS
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At Commencement is listed on Textopian as a novel by Josephine Daskam Bacon, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Slice of Life
- Length: 9,640 words
- Structure: 1 section, 251 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The work is structured as a play, featuring dialogue and stage directions, focusing on the performance of a senior play and the interactions surrounding it.
- Comedy — The text contains humorous elements, particularly in the interactions between characters and their reactions to the performance, showcasing comedic situations.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative explores themes of growth, self-discovery, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood as characters navigate their roles in the play and their futures.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques societal expectations and norms regarding women's roles in education and performance, reflecting on the changing dynamics of gender.
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Coming-of-age · Feminism · Social commentary · Realism · American literature · Early 20th century · Novella · Short story collection · Marriage · Society · Class struggle · Morality