This description of Emma's dress shows the reader that the dress is like a burden much like how being married becomes a burden to her. ... When the window breaks open at the ball, Emma can see the peasants outside and is reminded from where she truly came from and belongs, this further shows how she cannot escape her middle class status. ... She flirts with Binet and when that fails she returns to Rodolphe, basically willing to sell her body and soul. ...

• Word Count: 1252
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

This was shown through the book by flirting, daydreaming, or actually engaging in sex. ... He gave her a kiss and it was apparent how he truly felt for her. ... Women were learning how to use their tools to their advantage to manipulate men. ... I think she is using him the only way she knows how because her husband has left her. ... Regardless, "Alias Grace" is an excellent example of how sexuality can be portrayed in various forms....

• Word Count: 1494
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School