Question
Why was she fired according to the
overseer and the agent?
Why was Lyddie fired according to her?
What does this encounter tell you about
workers' rights in the mills?
Answer
The overseer and the agent fired Lyddie because she was late to work. Lyddie believes she was fired because she refused to work overtime. This encounter reveals that workers in the mills had few rights and were expected to comply with the demands of their employers.