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Doris Lessing was born of British parents in 1919. She grew up in Rhodesia after moving there when she was only five years old. Lessing has proven herself as one of the most outspoken and controversial writers of her time. She is not afraid to touch on subject ....

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.... and experiences to create a feeling that a person of another background would not be able to do (Thompson, 1251). “The story is about a family and their farm hands trying to save a maize crop from a huge swarm of locusts. Although their crop is ruined, they are thankful that the swarm of locusts did not settle and lay eggs on the farm. As a result, Margaret, the wife, who was brought up in the city, slowly learns to adapt to her harsh yet beautiful surroundings” (Bloom,134). In the story the main character is Margaret, a city girl is now a farmer’s wife thrown into a way of life that is all new to her. “Margaret’ s love for ....