Which event in Stanton’s life inspired her to seek equality with boys? her brother graduating from college
her father wishing that she were a boy
her becoming interested in horses
her showing a talent for learning

What is universal theme? the reason an author is writing revealed through the author’s background, historical context, and the story the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place the technique of using language to evoke a sense of time and place