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Discuss the ways in which social expectations affect the lives of the two women. To what extent do you think the writers want you to feel sympathy for their heroines?
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Discuss the ways in which social expectations affect the lives of the two women. To what extent do you think the writers want you to feel sympathy for their heroines? In the 19th century women did not have a lot to offer except, for their beauty and dowry which will get them to many places. They had to depend on these things to get them rich husbands; without it their chances of marrying a rich husband is low. In 19th century France, society put lots of importance in the social class, if you were poor in France, you will not be recognised socially, but if you were an aristocrat or middle- class, socially you would be well known. In the southern state of America many rich people were slave owners, this meant that social prejudice against black people was high in that part of America; also the society expected a...
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