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Our two heroes Agathe and Franke will take you on an adventure to 19th century Chicago to discover Hull House and the women who ran it.

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This award-winning webcomic was made by the University of Tübingen. We really hope you enjoy reading this story in cartoon.

Chapter 1

A virus is haunting Europe. Because of rising Coronavirus cases in the small university town of Tübingen, Agathe is forced to leave her favorite place to study: the mysterious Reading Room in the library.

Chapter 2

Agathe can’t believe her eyes as Franke whispers to the wall-painting: "Sissy! We need your help!"

Chapter 3

Aboard Odysseus’ ship, Agathe and Franke set sail for 19th century Chicago to meet the settlers of Hull House.

Chapter 4

In this chapter, Agathe and Franke discover what life was like at Hull House.

Chapter 5

Unexpected complications are delaying the publication of Hull House Maps and Papers, much to the frustration of Florence Kelly. And where are Agathe und Franke?

Chapter 6

Core assumptions of a pragmatist approach to education come to light over dinner in Hull House as a small child burns himself on a candle.

Chapter 7

Agathe and Franke pack their bags and join their send-off party which is already in full swing. At dawn, they make their way to their ship.