Lettice

"Lettice" by Mrs. Molesworth is a story from the late 1800s about a girl named Lettice Morison facing her mother's approaching death, highlighting problems within her family. The story explores feeling lost, being responsible, and pushing back against what society wants you to do, focusing on Lettice’s sadness and her relationships with her sisters, Nina and Lotty, and also her other family members. The story begins with Lettice looking out of her window, thinking about her mother being sick, revealing a strong feeling of sadness and frustration as she deals with her emotions. The book looks at Lettice's relationships with her sisters and how she feels responsible, hinting at family problems and what society thinks they should do. This sets the scene for understanding Lettice better as she handles her sadness and the things people expect from her as her mother's health gets worse.