Part 1 of Essay
was born on June 11, 1811. This day marked the beginning of the life of a wonderful human being, someone whose love for life would inspire her to become one of the world’s greatest authors. "Her determination, drive, and desire helped her to accomplish all she aspired to do" (De Torres, interview, May 16, 1998). Thro ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... years old she experienced the tragic loss of her mother. From that day on her eldest sister, Catharine Esther Beecher, assumed the responsibilities left behind by their mother (Clendenning). This allowed the two sisters to form an everlasting, inseparable bond. As Harriet grew older, Catharine was busy devoting her life to the education of women because at the time they were merely thought only good enough to be wives and housekeepers. Catharine’s hard and enduring work paid off because she eventually founde ....