Emily Davison’s actions during the Epsom Derby in 1913 are indeed a significant part of the history of the women’s suffrage movement. Davison’s decision to step onto the racetrack and in front of King George V’s horse was a bold and controversial act, and it ultimately cost her life. Her actions were interpreted as a deliberate protest to draw attention to the suffragette cause, and her death did indeed contribute to raising awareness and sympathy for the movement. Davison has since been remembered as a martyr for women’s rights.