Continuing with the thread of the narrative, major characteristics of feminism can be viewed primarily in the center of the story years after Roxana’s husband has abandoned her. At this point in the narrative, Roxana has been able to secure a considerable amount of fortunes in the position of a prostitute. Now successful with her new identity, Roxana …show more content…
Roxana’s interpretation of marriage as a form of serventry, as well as her view of marital vows as something of a contract, further depict her newfound sense of identity separate from her previous position in society. Overall, although Roxana may risk the possibility of exposing herself again, she is skeptical of marriage and refuses to be put into a position of inferiority again where she would be unable to manage her