Banbury answers “I Found very interesting Little Dorrit's...”

Kathleena asked this question about Little Dorrit:

I Found very interesting Little Dorrit's relationship with Maggie. What do you think about?

Banbury That Maggie was the foil for Little Dorrit. Maggie is the adult that is childlike, and whom Little Dorrit cares for like a mother, even though Maggie …moreThat Maggie was the foil for Little Dorrit. Maggie is the adult that is childlike, and whom Little Dorrit cares for like a mother, even though Maggie is the older woman. Conversely, Little Dorrit is the child who is adult-like; who always takes care of those who should be taking care of her. (less)

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Kathleena Thank you! I think this relationship helps us to do a comparison with Arthur-Mrs Klenam relationship. This one, tries to save herself through Little D ...more
Aug 09, 2018 10:41PM · flag

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