Lewie; Or, The Bended Twig

"Lewie; Or, The Bended Twig" by Sarah H. Bradford is a 19th-century tale centered on siblings Agnes and Lewie, where family dynamics and the impact of parenting take center stage. The story follows Agnes as she cares for her younger brother Lewie, who is often indulged, while she learns about injustice and emotional resilience when dealing with her mother. The complicated relationship with her grieving mother, who favors Lewie, is explored, as well as Agnes’s moral character, highlighting the consequences of parental favorism and neglect on a child’s growth.