The novel "Moll Flanders" written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1722 deals with the life of Moll Flanders and her criminal career. This term paper will show the meaning of femininity and criminality in the 18th century and the clash of the two of them in the first part. The second part will take a closer look at Moll Cutpurse´s gender. An interpretation and conclusion which will discuss if Moll Flanders is female, criminal or maybe a female criminal will be the last part.
Table of Contents
Introduction
I. 1 Main statements of John Ritz on femininity and criminality
2. The clash of Femininity and criminality in Moll Flanders
II. Does Smith portray Moll Cutpurse as female or criminal? & What do Moll Cutpurse and Moll Flanders have in common?
Conclusion
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