Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe that follows the life of its protagonist, Moll, from her birth in prison to her various marriages and criminal activities. The story highlights her struggle for economic stability and critiques the social and gender norms of the 17th century. Moll's journey from poverty to crime and eventual redemption is a reflection on morality and the pursuit of wealth.
Show More
Moll is born in Newgate Prison and raised by a foster mother, leading to a complex relationship with her foster family
Moll's Deceptive Marriages
Moll uses her charm and cunning to marry multiple times, often pretending to be a wealthy widow
Moll's Criminal Activities
Moll resorts to theft and fraud to maintain her desired lifestyle
Moll's marriage to her half-brother and subsequent return to England highlight the theme of reinvention and the consequences of one's actions
Moll's limited options as a woman in society are explored through her struggles to achieve economic stability and social status
Moll's pursuit of wealth and the consequences of her actions reveal the societal emphasis on material possessions and social status
Moll's descent into a life of crime raises questions about the blurred lines between right and wrong in a society where survival is a constant struggle
00
The book '______ ______' by ______ ______ was first released in the year ______ and follows the life of a woman born in prison.
Moll Flanders
Daniel Defoe
1722
01
Set in the ______ century in England, 'Moll Flanders' is a story of a woman's quest for ______ stability through marriages and criminal acts.
17th
economic
02
Moll's initial marital choice
Marries younger brother from foster family, setting a pattern of seeking advantageous unions.
