Ada : Im not gonna kill him. We have to try somethin or else hes gonna die too, we’re gonna try a little trick. Its all right.
42:59 appendix C, datum no. 37 Ada skinned a little sheep and put the leather on another little sheep to keep it
alive. Ada knew well that she had to survive and take care of her child. Now, she became a strong and creative woman.
34 Ada : There are days now when I manage not to think of you. When the needs of the farm call with more urgency than my heart... theres
so much life everywhere. This time of year… 43:34 appendix C, datum no. 38
She led a life which was filled with hopes and wishes with people she loved. She became a truly independent woman who was able to do both light and hard work.
She was able to earn money for herself and her beloved daughter. Ada’s rising spirit to be independent was inspired by the spirit of life which was shown by
Ruby. Ruby had been an independent woman since she was young. This was the phenomenon of solidarity among women.
4.2.2.2 From Being Labors to Owners
People were occupied with their own life and only few of them were working for other people, for money was no longer the worthiest property to be possessed. For
that reason many women from all classes had to work on their own lands. They focused on getting the food for themselves. Most of them had no intention to have
other properties as they had used to have. Since she had no money and could not work on her land nor take care of her livestock, Ada began to face shortages in her
life. Throughout the war, but especially in the last few months, soldiers and
civilians alike suffered severe shortages www.military-genealogy.com, December 23, 2008.
35 Ruby : Old lady Swanger says you need help. Ada : Theres... theres plowing and rough work, I think theres been
a misunderstanding, I... I need help but... I need... I do need help, but I need a laborer.
49:57 appendix C, datum no. 18 Ada thought that there must be a misunderstanding for the work was men’s job.
After thinking for a while and listening what Ruby said and acted, Ada began to understand that Ruby might be a woman who could do the job for she made sure
that she could do that. After explaining her will and the things that Ada had to do, Ruby began to make a plan. Ruby wanted that they both worked as a partner,
instead of an employee and an employer. 36 Ruby : And I dont expect to work whilst you sit around and watch,
neither. 50:50 appendix C, datum no. 19
The dialogue above shows that Ruby wanted to be Ada’s partner. She did not want to be Ada’s labor. Ruby had used to work as one’s labor before the war.
37 Ruby : Hey, Ada You up? Ada : Yes, what...? Its still dark
Ruby : Tell that to the cows, Its late 54:48 appendix C, datum no. 20
Ruby who used to work hard since she was child, tried to urge Ada to get up early
and began to work. In the chaos condition of the war, there were many women working their field by themselves as the owner, for their husbands of fathers or
brothers were killed in the battlefield or killed by the Home Guards because they were considered as deserters.
4.2.2.3 From Being Mother to Both Mother And Father
