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Literary
August 15, 1821
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Satirical sketch depicting the life stages of an unmarried woman from age 13 to 50, from youthful romance to bitter disillusionment with society and marriage prospects.
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OLD MAID'S DIARY.
3 years: Anxious for coming out, and the attention of the men.
16. Begins to have some idea of the tender passion. Talks of love in a cottage, and disinterested affection.
18. Fancies herself in love with some handsome man who has flattered her.
19. Is a little more difficult in consequence of being noticed.
20. Commences fashionable, and dashes.
21. Still more confidence in her own attractions, and expects a brilliant establishment.
23. Refuses a good offer because he is not a man of fashion. Flirts with every young man she meets.
Rather more circumspect in her conduct. Wonders she is not married.
26. Begins to think a large fortune not quite so indispensable.
27. Prefers the company of rational men to flirting.
28. Wishes to be married in a quiet way with a comfortable income.
29. Almost despairs of entering into the married state.
30. Rather fearful of being called an old maid.
31. An additional love of dress.
32. Professes to dislike balls, finding it difficult to get good partners.
33. Wonders how men can leave the society of sensible women to flirt with chits.
34. Affects good humor in her conversation with men.
35. Jealous of the praises of women.
36. Quarrels with her friend who is lately married.
37. Thinks herself slighted in society.
38. Likes talking of her acquaintances, who are married unfortunately, and finds consolation in their misfortunes.
39. Ill nature increases.
40. Very meddling and officious. N. B. A growing penchant.
41. If rich, as a dernier resort, makes love to a young man without fortune.
42. Not succeeding, rails against the sex.
43. Partially for cards, and scandal commences.
44. Severe against the manners of the age.
45. Strong predilection for the parson of the parish.
46. Enraged at his desertion.
47. Becomes desponding, and takes snuff.
48. Turns all her sensibility to cats and dogs.
49. Adopts a dependent relation to attend on dogs.
50. Becomes disgusted with the world, and vents all her ill humor on this unfortunate relation.
3 years: Anxious for coming out, and the attention of the men.
16. Begins to have some idea of the tender passion. Talks of love in a cottage, and disinterested affection.
18. Fancies herself in love with some handsome man who has flattered her.
19. Is a little more difficult in consequence of being noticed.
20. Commences fashionable, and dashes.
21. Still more confidence in her own attractions, and expects a brilliant establishment.
23. Refuses a good offer because he is not a man of fashion. Flirts with every young man she meets.
Rather more circumspect in her conduct. Wonders she is not married.
26. Begins to think a large fortune not quite so indispensable.
27. Prefers the company of rational men to flirting.
28. Wishes to be married in a quiet way with a comfortable income.
29. Almost despairs of entering into the married state.
30. Rather fearful of being called an old maid.
31. An additional love of dress.
32. Professes to dislike balls, finding it difficult to get good partners.
33. Wonders how men can leave the society of sensible women to flirt with chits.
34. Affects good humor in her conversation with men.
35. Jealous of the praises of women.
36. Quarrels with her friend who is lately married.
37. Thinks herself slighted in society.
38. Likes talking of her acquaintances, who are married unfortunately, and finds consolation in their misfortunes.
39. Ill nature increases.
40. Very meddling and officious. N. B. A growing penchant.
41. If rich, as a dernier resort, makes love to a young man without fortune.
42. Not succeeding, rails against the sex.
43. Partially for cards, and scandal commences.
44. Severe against the manners of the age.
45. Strong predilection for the parson of the parish.
46. Enraged at his desertion.
47. Becomes desponding, and takes snuff.
48. Turns all her sensibility to cats and dogs.
49. Adopts a dependent relation to attend on dogs.
50. Becomes disgusted with the world, and vents all her ill humor on this unfortunate relation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Prose Fiction
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Love Romance
What keywords are associated?
Old Maid
Satire
Marriage Stages
Social Expectations
Aging Women
Literary Details
Title
Old Maid's Diary.
Key Lines
3 Years: Anxious For Coming Out, And The Attention Of The Men.
50. Becomes Disgusted With The World, And Vents All Her Ill Humor On This Unfortunate Relation.