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Mary WollstonecraftMaria: or, The Wrongs of Woman
Mary WollstonecraftFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1798A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The novel has an unusual narrative structure, in which there is a significant delay before readers learn the story of how Maria ended up in the asylum. What is the function of this delay? Why is it important that Maria’s backstory be narrated retrospectively?
Why is Maria initially attracted to Henry Darnford? What “red flags” does she ignore in his character and past, and why does she do so? How do Maria’s circumstances in the asylum facilitate her falling in love with Darnford?
How have Jemima’s past circumstances impacted her attitude toward humanity? Why is she sympathetic to Maria, and why is she reluctant to help her? How does Jemima’s class status lead to her having different experiences and obstacles than Maria?
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