1. Forgiveness, Christianity, and Class in Mary Barton
The religious tones to Rousseau's statement, if we follow Judeo-Christian train of thought, are that we were created in God's image, and God is good, so we should be as well. While Marx claims that religion is the opiate of the masses, perhaps it is also a necessity, so that we are able to forget our sufferings and remember what is good and true in our lives. ... She also realizes that Mary wants to do this alone, so by turning it around as she did, she lets Mary think that she is doing Margaret a favor by taking the money:it's the happiest work on earth. (262).? ... ...
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