Women In Christina Rosetti's Goblin Market

Christina Rosetti’s Goblin Market looks at two sisters and a market in which peculiar fruits and nuts are sold that are not available anywhere else in town. It Is unique because of the mysterious goblins that this market is comprised of. Both sisters are aware of the market but have contrasting opinions towards what they have to offer and the impact from consuming the products offered. During the time of the poem, the relationships between women were often dissonant. This meaning that while remaining amicable, there was an underlying level of wanting to be better than the women standing next to you. In the following paragraphs we will look at the story of Goblin Market and how Christina Rosetti attempts to show a growing relationship between two sisters, Laura and Lizzie.
One of the sisters, Laura has her curiosity drive her towards the market while the other sister, Lizzie attempts to dissuade her from this choice on several occasions. Despite her attempts, Laura is transfixed. The hymn they sing, the products they offer and the allure of the unknown draw her to the goblin market. In normal …show more content…
It touches on the innate bond between women and sisters by showing the possibilities of having a mutual backing versus doing things by yourself all the time. Whether it be during the 19th century or today in the 21st, having someone to lean on during times of darkness is something I believe that Rosetti touched on. This is the connection for women to notice, as well; competing to get to the top may lead to self-prosperity, but they are far more important matters to concern oneself with. It is not mentioned directly but I believe that it is alluding to the unification of women, the simple relationship between Lizzie and Laura could happen to anyone, the fact that they are sisters has nothing to do with the underlying message that should be taken from the