Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the…

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Author Packard, E. P. W. (Elizabeth Parsons Ware), 1816-1897
Title Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity
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Summary "Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity" by Mrs. E. P. W. Packard is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Mrs. Packard's harrowing experience of being accused of insanity by her husband, Reverend Theophilus Packard, following a disagreement over religious beliefs, which leads to her forced confinement in an asylum. The text serves as both a personal account of her struggle against marital and institutional authority and a broader critique of the legal and social systems that allowed her oppression. At the start of the account, Mrs. Packard introduces her story of being trapped in a brutal situation where her religious beliefs clash with her husband’s conservative views. Following a Bible class discussion, she receives the shocking news that her husband has deemed her insane. The account details a traumatic scene where she is forcibly taken from her home and confined to an asylum based solely on her expressions of differing beliefs. Through a series of legal encounters and the eventual trial that questions her sanity, Mrs. Packard’s narrative unfolds, highlighting the abuse of power within marriage and the legal injustices faced by women at that time, setting the stage for her fight for autonomy and recognition of her sanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Packard, E. P. W. (Elizabeth Parsons Ware) 1816-1897 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Married women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century
Subject Mentally ill -- Commitment and detention -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 36591
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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