Kennedy Square

Kennedy Square by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a story placed long ago that focuses on St. George Wilmot Temple, a lawyer, and Todd, his loyal young servant, in the middle of Kennedy Square. The story is most likely about social class, being loyal, and how hard relationships can be during a time of change. Kennedy Square is shown as a busy and happy place where many people meet. Todd anxiously waits for his master to come back from hunting, showing the close relationship between them and the friendly feeling of the community. As more people arrive, we start to see hints of possible problems and friendships that will grow as the story goes on.