From the story “The Shawl”, by Louise Erdrich
Shawl- noun
Definition: a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped around a baby.
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From page 1409: “Soon, she couldn’t rise to cook or keep the cabin neat, and it was too much for the girl, who curled up each night exhausted in her red and brown plaid shawl.”
Defining this word help me to better understand the story. The shawl is a important part of the story.
