Since this book was written during the Modern Era, one would think that Sarah would be the “New Woman” who was trying to educate herself, break the male supremacy barrier, and earn equality in society. One would think that Sarah would trying to build her self-image up, instead of tearing it down by cheating on her husband. However, we see that Sarah is not the “New Woman” of her time, however, she reflects the “Fallen Woman” that was most evident during the Victorian Era. The “fallen woman” did not much care for her image, but cared mostly about herself and her desires. Sarah’s infidelity is what makes her fallen. Surely, her love for Bendrix is real, but the fact that she is married to Henry cannot be overshadowed just because she is in love with another man. Sarah cared more about pleasing her own pleasures rather than staying faithful and true to her husband
Since this book was written during the Modern Era, one would think that Sarah would be the “New Woman” who was trying to educate herself, break the male supremacy barrier, and earn equality in society. One would think that Sarah would trying to build her self-image up, instead of tearing it down by cheating on her husband. However, we see that Sarah is not the “New Woman” of her time, however, she reflects the “Fallen Woman” that was most evident during the Victorian Era. The “fallen woman” did not much care for her image, but cared mostly about herself and her desires. Sarah’s infidelity is what makes her fallen. Surely, her love for Bendrix is real, but the fact that she is married to Henry cannot be overshadowed just because she is in love with another man. Sarah cared more about pleasing her own pleasures rather than staying faithful and true to her husband