Shiloh, by Bobbie Ann Mason, tells the story of a troubled married couple living in Kentucky. Norma Jean Moffitt works at the Rexall Drug Store, and finds many hobbies to occupy her free time including weightlifting, playing the organ, and taking English classes at a local college. Norma Jean's husband, Leroy Moffitt, stays at home due to a tractor-trailer accident in which his left leg was injured. He is suppose to engage in daily strength training for his leg, but instead begins sewing, plans to build a log cabin, and smokes marijuana. Leroy detests his mother-in-law, Mabel Beasley, who Norma Jean spends a decent amount of time with. Mabel suggests that the couple goes to visit Shiloh, Tennessee, a place where she hopes the couple can reunite. Throughout this story, it becomes clear that Norma Jean uncomfortably controls their relationship. This role change first appears after Leroy's accident. Norma Jean desires an end to her relationship with Leroy because she has acquired......

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Title: Power In Shiloh
Approximate Word Count: 821
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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