The tale of Margery Kempe was very unique. In the olden days, women were inferior to men and had their own place in society. However, she was very strong willed. She traveled alone from her home in England to Jerusalem with help from other men. This act was definitely unheard of during that time period, which is why it is very interesting to read and reflect on. Women were seen as being employed in their own houses, by doing dishes, laundry, cooking, and basic homemaking. So not only did she technically "quit" her job, she traveled also. Her story was very inspiring to many women and should be told more. I'm surprised I haven't heard of it until the reading was assigned. However, her story started to fall apart. She talks to God, Jesus, and Mary and they made an oath to protect her wherever she went. When she went to Mountain Calvary she was the first woman to have something like that. She was just important as a man if he went. However, she started to get depressed. I don't get why tears are a gift of God but she continues on her journey and realizes how precious life is.
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