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Gender expectations play an unjust societal role in this novella. When comparing the chastising and judgment Lizzie received as a woman compared to the lack of punishment Henry, a male, received, we see the […]

This Youtube video depicts the history of hotels dating back to biblical times. Hotels were created as a place to welcome those who have traveled from near and far. Those working in the hotels are extremely […]

Lizzie Hazlendean admits to using Henry Prest because he had the finances needed to maintain her natural lifestyle. Lizzie repeated the word natural several times at the beginning of the novel as she tries to hide […]

The word fate is defined as a series of events that’s beyond a person control, often said to be determined by the higher power. In Greek mythology, there are three goddesses sisters who determine humanities d […]

Lizzie Hazeldean was well aware that without her rich husband, Charles Hazeldean, she would not be able to maintain the lifestyle she had grown accustomed to. When Charles grew ill she recalls the days […]

              “Scarlet” (pg 245)
Urban dictionary defines the word scarlet as an offense or wicked; heinous. Women who are titled scarlets are those viewed as immoral due to their high number of sex partner: pr […]