Chapter 41
Free At Last
Summary: Linda
receives several letters from her grandmother, and is informed that Dr. Flint
is dead. Somewhat relieved at the news, Linda realizes that she is still in
danger from Dr. Flint's family. Shortly after, Linda happens to cross a
newspaper article announcing the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Dodge. Fearing that
her former mistress will find her, Linda goes to Mrs. Bruce, who again helps
her escape, sending her baby with her. After
hiding for an extended period, Mrs. Bruce finally manages to buy Linda free for
$300. Aunt Martha lives long enough to know that Linda has been freed, and
dies. Uncle Phillip, then, follows soon after. Free at last, Linda continues to
live with Mrs. Bruce and her family and recalls that, despite all the pain she
has endured, she has the comforting memories of her grandmother, who helped her
survive her harrowing ordeal.
Importance: As the
last chapter of the book, Linda finally retrieves her freedom. She got away
from Dr. Flint and his family and can now live peacefully.
Connection
to Theme: After all the physical and mainly phycological pains she had suffered, Linda has finally gained
freedom. Going through all the pain, fear and betrayal, she managed to get away
from Dr. Flint and his family.
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