Clarice Lispector, a Brazilian writer of Jewish origin, linked her writing to her very life, as her writings reflect her views on many aspects of her life. She was well known for her existentialist writings on themes revolving around the role of women. Through the characters and their interactions in her works, Lispector explores the societal status of women. Male subjugation of women influences many themes found in his works and a better understanding of the social status of women ultimately leads to a better understanding of the relationship between the characters in his works and the actions of those characters. Thus, the evaluation of women in contemporary society of the era in which Lispector lived influences the overall existentialist ideas and the motif of the role of women in his work. Traditionally, women have been submissive to men; they are still often subjugated, treated as objects and valued for their ability to reproduce. Since the beginning of society, dating back to the Paleolithic era, in the hunter-gatherer societal system, men typically hunted and provided for the family, while women gathered fruits and raised their children at home. This form of society has somehow persisted until today; often, women stay at home and raise the children while the man is the one who “hunts” or, in today's context, works and provides for the family. This places the woman in a subordinate position as she is dependent on the man, which often leads to women being treated as objects. These stereotypes contribute to the development of Lispector's works. In “The Chicken,” the idea that males are superior is present. For example, when the hen makes her "great escape" so to speak, the father of the family sets off in pursuit...... middle of paper ...... "the hen has become the queen of the house ...everyone knew it except the hen (Lispector, 49) Having children is both expected of a woman and welcomed by society. But perhaps Lispector never realized the appreciation. of society towards her work and that she continued with her life because her existentialist mindset only allowed her to think negatively Thus, in a word, the social roles of women evolved over the course of the. history However many aspects remain consistent, such as the subjugation of women and fertility This prejudice could persist over time, which is why people of Lispector's generation were able to analyze the role of women and why these aspects. of society still exist today a change could come however, as it only takes one person with a voice to bring attention to an issue, that is what makes a writer great, like. Lispector..