The Boston Girl deals with a number of issues that confronted women in the early 1900's (and beyond). The descriptions of how different women dealt with those issues is interesting, depending on individual personalities. Addie demonstrated a rebelliousness that helped her transition into a modern woman. Her mother was a force to be reckoned with and called Addie a "whore" for her decision to move away from the parental home before she was married. The stories of Addie and her siblings and friends are interesting and provide great insights to women's issues.