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The story “Shiloh” by Bobbie Ann Mason takes place in South somewhere not too far from Shiloh, Tennessee. The main characters are Norma Jean and Leroy Moffitt. They are a middle class married couple who have been together for so long that they don’t know each other as well as they used to. This story seems to have a feminist feel to it. Somewhat of a message to all women who feel trapped or helpless. The story follows Leroy; a thirty-four year old truck driver collecting temporary disability after his tractor-trailer was jack-knifed in Missouri and twisted his left leg in its socket. He is frightened and doesn’t want to go on any more long hauls. He could get another job where he is not on his feet all day but seems to feel that he needs a break from work and enjoys building crafts and dreams of building a cabin. Norma Jean, Leroy’s wife, works in the cosmetic department at a local drug store called Rexall. Even though she is the only one currently working she still does the cooking and cleans the house all while finding time for her hobbies. She seems to be emotionally detached ...

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