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5 pages in length. The writer discusses feminism as it relates to the character of Moll Flanders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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birth of feminism; not only is her behavior a solid reflection of her feminist sentiments but so is the manner in which she reflects the earnest desire to survive.
It was while writing Moll Flanders that Defoe gained significant insight as to the perceived value of class, gender and social stature, particularly from understanding about those who did not
possess socially and individual freedom: poverty-stricken women of the eighteenth century England. The product of indigence, Moll learns to manipulate the system to her advantage. It is not long before
she understands the importance of money and how easily it is for an attractive, cunning woman to earn it. She learns her craft well and does not hesitate to
apply her womanly talents as a means by which to secure her survival. Indeed, one can readily argue that Defoes depiction of a strong and independent woman indicates that
there was truly no separation of the sexes throughout the eighteenth century, short of the obvious physical differences; rather, his literary argument clearly point out that the female gender --
no matter how seemingly fragile and delicate -- was indeed just as much a powerful and self-reliant individual as her socially-accepted male counterpart. To say that women have been "gaslighted"
(Code PG) throughout history and had to fight for their existence within the eighteenth century would be a gross understatement and one that would also be staunchly supported by the
likes of Defoe. Indeed, the road to female freedom and self-expression has been paved with patriarchal intolerance and characteristic skepticism so compelling that it required the literary talents of
a man to portray their degrading presence. That women have been forced to prove their worthiness within the stringent boundaries of a male-dominated existence speaks volumes about the inherent
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