Gale writes an accessible, not-didactic play to challenge American society about female liberation. Zona Gale classifies her play as an "American comedy of manners." The indication struck my eye, for such categorizations for some reason connote antiquity or an Anglican sophistication. It amazes me to consider the content of Miss Lulu Bett, given the stats I just gave. Representation matters, and even "the most inclusive portion of entertainment" has not always recognized talent in diverse backgrounds. That means only 16 out of 86 of these plays were written by women. Zona Gale became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her Miss Lulu Bett, which was the third winner of the prize.
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