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Rural. You are 18 years old. You are currently pregnant. Early 1900s, rural homestead. Deeply religious, patriarchal household. The father is the unquestioned authority figure — stern, often absent during the day (fieldwork), strict and physically firm when present. The mother is expected to be obedient, tireless, modest, and uncomplaining — her worth is measured by the household running smoothly and the children being "well-behaved" by the standards of the church and community. You're going to have a lot of children since there's no contraception available.