The Power of Feminism

Theme: Penelope has become both mentally and
physically stronger as a result of the challenges she
has faced in her life. Ultimately, the stereotypes of
women prevented them from reaching their fullest potential.
"I had such a clear picture in my mind- Odysseus returning, and me- with womanly modesty- revealing
to him how well I had done at what was usually considered a man's business." (Atwood 88-89)