I haven't gotten to it YET but I PLAN to, "plan" here meaning "I already have about a third of a post typed up on the subject in a draft email, as a matter of fact." (probably will post it a little later on-- I'm thinking March since it's Women's History Month, but maybe sooner if I get bored of other subjects and that one is more written). In answer I think you ARE probably projecting onto the Meg Everygirl, but that I'M projecting in my answer/take on it as well. It's possible NOBODY is free of projecting! But I honestly am going to try to take an objective look at her choices (like, yes, I think you're on to something about her stubborness and the family she grew up in).