The document discusses feminism and its history. It notes that feminism began in the 1830s in America with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott leading one of the first women's rights conventions. Feminist theory aims to challenge societal views of women and promote equality between men and women in politics and rights. The document analyzes several literary works that highlight women's experiences and perspectives, challenging the idea that women could not write. It finds that the works convey women's strength, activism, and belief in their own abilities despite societal expectations. Overall, the document shows how feminism in literature empowered women by portraying them as capable and deserving of equal treatment.