Year of WondersThe true wonder of the novel is the transformation of Anna Frith. DiscussIn the historical novel "The Wonder Year" written by Geraldine Brooks, the protagonist and narrator Anna Frith is exposed to numerous changes in her life, and in those lives around her, which affect her both physically and, above all, emotionally. These changes initially transform Anna in a way perceived as "hard", however, by adopting and going through this transformation of herself, Anna emerges transformed as a new person, part of a new community. Anna Frith emerges from the traditional oppressed woman of her era, into someone who portrays a successful, independent and courageous woman of the 15th century. The notable transformation undertaken by Anna was seen as very rare for the novel's setting. In this era, women were not treated with the same equality as men, and seemed rather forced to be a traditional housewife, preparing meals from scratch and cleaning the dirtiest domestic environments. In the 15th century women were seen almost as "property of their husbands", however, A...