Jann Barber answers “I'm sorry if this is a stupid question,...”

Sara asked this question about The Sinner:

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I really couldn't tell. Was Cora sexually abused by her father or was he really just checking if she'd wet the bed? I'm leaning towards no, and that her sister was just manipulating her into doing what she wanted but... I'm not sure. Or is it intentionally left ambiguous? Thanks.

Jann Barber My opinion is that she was not sexually abused by her father, but that she tried to offer herself to him (which could be a misread on my part) and thi…moreMy opinion is that she was not sexually abused by her father, but that she tried to offer herself to him (which could be a misread on my part) and this added to her feelings of guilt. I think Magdalena was a consummate manipulator and Cora was a perfect target.(less)

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