Hilda Polacheck's I Came A Outsider

I Came a Stranger
Have you ever wondered what life was like during the year of 1896 or perhaps how Urban areas could shape the country into different ways? During the year of 1896 Urban areas played a pivotal role in shaping the identity and destiny of the country during Hilda Polacheck lifetime. In Hilda Satt Polacheck’s I came to a stranger she talks about what life was like for a Polish-American along with what was going in America. The year 1896 is commonly known as the “Progressive Era.” The “Progressive Era” was a time where America was extremely divided due to the gap between the rich and the poor, but also the fact that the “Progressive Era” created opportunities and problems for Americans living there at the time. In an ever-growing

This brought out the idea of having a voice of opinion in society. For example, Jane Addams was a critical woman that help change the way women were viewed in society along with giving the people who may not speak a voice to be heard. In Polacheck’s book I came a Stranger she writes, “The American people still do not quite realize that is Jane Addams who woke the conscience of America to the debt that it owed to the great masses of people who were pouring into America.” Polacheck is trying to show how Jane Addams has been a major influence in American society. This shows how she has given other people a chance to restart their lives and to live the American dream that may not have had in their previous country. Another thing that Polacheck writes about Jane Addams says “I do not believe in anarchy, but I do not think it can be stopped by silencing its advocates. It will eventually die of its own inadequacy.” The unique thing about Jane Addams was she voiced her opinion due to the freedom of speech. Women at the time didn’t really voice their opinions because no one would take them seriously, but Jane Addams did it anyway. She could give women who wouldn’t speak against others a voice. Another thing Jane Addams did was she would inspire younger girls and women to stick up for what they believe in. Polacheck also writes, “When there was wrong in the country she wanted it removed and right established in its place.” Jane Addams was still a believer in America, but she wanted the best for