Family history and biological legacy are physically inscribed on women’s bodies

Evidence

The women of any family have history written on their bodies. Mostly, it’s a story of progress. But our story stops with me. — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 229

Categorization

• XREF: XREF memory-and-body — connects to: The task of historical fiction is bringing past archives into living bodies. — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 860; Sharp metaphors reveal cultural shifts in how women age and command space — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 1035; Woman’s apparent naturalness is itself a product of history (+1 more)
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 229

Broader Connections

• The task of historical fiction is bringing past archives into living bodies. #exemplifies (0.75) — Hilary Mantel, A Memoir of My Former Self- A Life in…, 860