02319cam a22003013u 4500 15244 UtSlPG 20260610133346.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bradford, Sarah H. (Sarah Hopkins), 1818-1912 Lewie; Or, The Bended Twig Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-03 Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Lewie; Or, The Bended Twig" by Sarah H. Bradford is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story seems to revolve around the lives of two children, Agnes and her spoiled younger brother, Lewie, exploring themes of family dynamics, parenting, and the consequences of indulgence and neglect. The narrative hints at the struggles faced by Agnes as she navigates her place in a household where her mother seems to favor her brother, leading to a deeper examination of emotional bonds and responsibilities within a family setting. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to little Agnes, who is tasked with caring for her demanding brother, Lewie. The opening scenes depict Agnes's futile attempts to amuse her brother while he is in a foul mood, culminating in a series of unfortunate events that lead to Agnes being punished by their mother. This punishment highlights the themes of injustice and sibling rivalry. As the story progresses, we see Agnes’s characterization as gentle and resilient amidst emotional turmoil, and we witness the complicated relationship she has with her mother—a young widow preoccupied with her own grief and literary pursuits while failing to nurture her daughter properly. The contrast between the siblings sets the stage for an exploration of parental influence on child development and moral character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15244 56632 56632