Part one of term paper
Doris Lessing was born of British parents in 1919. She grew up in Rhodesia after moving there when she was only five years old. Lessing has proven herself as one of the most outspoken and controversial writers of her time. She is not afraid to touch on subjects that express her unaccepted views. She is a feminist and has many of her fema ...

Part two of term paper
... In “A Mild Attack of Locusts”, she writes about a family living in the country raising a maize crop. In this story, the main character’s conflicts parallel those Lessing’s mother faced. The story takes place in Rhodesia, a country in Southern Africa which is now Zimbabwe. Lessing grew up in Rhodesia also on a 3,000 acre maize farm. She uses her memories and experiences to create a feeling that a person of another background would not be able to do (Thompson, 1251). “The story is ab ...