What Was Expected of Miss Constantine
Miss Constantine was expected to be a virtuous and compassionate woman, devoted to her family and community.
By Antonio Hope · First published 1963 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 8 chapters · 9,227 words
First lines
"Do remember what's expected of her!" cried my sister Jane.
It was not the first time that she had uttered this appeal; I daresay she had good cause for making it. I had started with the rude masculine idea that there was nothing expected -- and nothing in particular to be expected -- of the girl, except that she should please herself and, when the proper time came, invite the rest of us to congratulate her on this achievement.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Feminist Literature, Literary Fiction
- Length: 9,227 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 188 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The setting and time period the book covers is significantly historical, and it involves fictionalized history through the protagonist's experience.
- Romance — The book explores romantic relationships and their complexities, which forms the heart of the story.
- Drama — The book involves character development and intricate relationships which create suspense and tension.
- Feminist Literature — The book, featuring a strong female protagonist, explores the protagonist's struggle with societal expectations and norms.
Tags
Dystopian Fiction · Women's Studies · Social Commentary · Political Thriller · Science Fiction · Feminist Literature · Post-Apocalyptic · Technology · Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Gender Roles
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII