Strong women get that way on purpose. They’ve seen problems that needed solving, and did the work. It’s the sort of work not suited for weaklings. Or men. Any men.
TRAGIC BOY FOR TRAGIC TIMES: VANKA
One tragic boy cannot stand in for all tragic children, but Anton Chekhov makes it happen. News of some kid with bad intentions gunning a classroom creates tragedy beyond believe. Again. Chekhov cuts to the quick with Vanka.