The Midwife's Apprentice

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   It takes many years for Alyce to have any self-esteem, but slowly, she is able to gain some self-esteem and confidence in her abilities as a midwife.  She does encounter some "failures," but she does not give up.  She does not let those problematic experiences prevent her from becoming a successful midwife.  Despite her horrible and difficult childhood, she is able gather her courage and face her struggles head-on.  Alyce has confidence and is proud of herself and her abilities:

   Alyce now realizes that she has a calling and purpose in life if she will only sieze it; being a midwife's apprentice is her place in the world and nothing else can give her what she wants and needs. (eNotes)

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   Posted by kwoo1213 on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 8:17 PM