News of the World

by

Paulette Jiles

Young Woman Character Analysis

A young resident of Durand who chastises Johanna for bathing naked in the river. Even though Captain Kidd explains that Johanna has just returned from captivity and has no understanding of Anglo-American norms, the woman accuses her of purposely being immodest. However, after listening to Captain Kidd’s scolding, the woman repents her actions and gives Johanna a well-made dress and pair of shoes for her journey.

Young Woman Quotes in News of the World

The News of the World quotes below are all either spoken by Young Woman or refer to Young Woman. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Fatherhood and Masculinity Theme Icon
).
Chapter 14 Quotes

Captain Kidd said, She was a captive. An Indian captive.

We can’t have this, said the young woman. She held on to the rope bucket handle with both hands. I don’t care if she’s a Hottentot. I don’t care if she’s Lola Montez. She was parading her charms out there in the river like a Dallas huzzy.

Related Characters: Captain Kidd (speaker), Young Woman (speaker), Johanna
Page Number: 138
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Young Woman Quotes in News of the World

The News of the World quotes below are all either spoken by Young Woman or refer to Young Woman. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Fatherhood and Masculinity Theme Icon
).
Chapter 14 Quotes

Captain Kidd said, She was a captive. An Indian captive.

We can’t have this, said the young woman. She held on to the rope bucket handle with both hands. I don’t care if she’s a Hottentot. I don’t care if she’s Lola Montez. She was parading her charms out there in the river like a Dallas huzzy.

Related Characters: Captain Kidd (speaker), Young Woman (speaker), Johanna
Page Number: 138
Explanation and Analysis: