Essays on Lyddie

Physical vs. Emotional Pain: What Makes the Better Story? Pain is a very human thing to feel, whether it presents itself in a physical or emotional form. As a “human” concept, it is fascinating that pain can be (and is) expressed through literature. For, as...

In the historical fiction novel “Lyddie” by Katherine Paterson, the main character has to decide on whether to sign a petition or not. Lyddie Worthen is a poor girl who originates from Vermont, is working VERY hard to pay a debt that her mother owes....