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Whether she talks about animals, airplanes, or the African continent itself, Markham tends to describe these elements in anthropomorphic terms. How does this anthropomorphism function in the text? What is its significance?
Analyze how Markham conceives of her femininity and the gender roles of her time and place. How does Markham conform to, or diverge from, these gender roles and expectations? How does her gender affect how others perceive or treat her?