Transcript The Washwoman” - Mrs. Tynan | Montgomery Catholic

“The Washwoman”
Isaac Singer- shared much of his
experiences growing up in the city of
Warsaw and being Jewish in his writing.
Major Characters:
Washwoman- an aging Christian
woman whose son has disowned her.
The Jewish Boy- the little boy who the
washwoman describes as looking like
Jesus.
Jewish mother- dislikes her son being
compared to Jesus but learns to
admire the washwoman.
Setting:
th
Early 20 Century
Poland
Plot:
Introduction/Exposition- an older Christian woman
does the wash for a Jewish family.
Conflict- the washwoman becomes sick and the
Jewish family is concerned for her
Climax- The washwoman struggles through getting
her job done.
Resolution- Although the washwoman dies, she gets
her job done.
Theme:
Friendship can transcend
differences and sticking to your
word.