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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
( 10 pp.) In this discussion we are asked to look
at Denis Diderot's eighteenth century novel La
Religieuse , and to determine through that work
and its major character (s) the author's attitudes
towards sexuality. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Rough French follows text.
A rough French translation follows the text.
Page Count:
10 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_BBdidrot.doc
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Written by B. Bryan Babcock for the Paperstore, Inc., April 2001 Note to student: You are aware this is a very frank novel? Also it is suggested after
reading this sample paper, that you put some of your own conclusions at the end as well, or if you agree with the conclusions that are drawn, that you can
defend them. A rough French translation follows the text. Source used also attached. Introduction In this discussion we are asked to look at Denis Diderots eighteenth century novel
La Religieuse , and to determine through that work and its major character (s) the authors attitudes towards sexuality. Mother Superior at Saint Eutrope La Religieuse is the story
of Suzanne who is forced into a convent by her parents. Her first sexual experiences are with the Mother Superior of the convent. The narrator, Suzanne tells us
what she sees and does, not how she feels: She asked me to place my hand on her throat, and then asked me to kiss, her face, her cheeks,
her eyes, and her mouth. It appeared to give her great pleasure, and I continued. Her hand which had been on my knee, moved about on my clothing..
She pressed me in one place and then another. In a soft and low voice, she asked me to increase my efforts, and I did so." Again the
student should be aware that we are receiving Suzannes description of another in an almost detached way. "Then something happened, I do not know if it was pleasure or
sorrow. Her body tightened; her eyes rolled back. Her mouth half-opened, and on her lips were small flecks of foam." Only after the point of orgasm, when the
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