Moll Flanders Group at eNotes

Social status in eighteenth-century England was fixed for the most part,...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:05:01 PST

Social status in eighteenth-century England was fixed for the most part, meaning that if one were born in the gentry class or the aristocracy, they would most likely stay there. By the same token, a peasant would never rise to a higher class than the one into which he or she was born. Since Moll was born to a thief in Newgate Prison, the fact that she believes she could ever become a "gentlewoman" is laughable to ladies of the upper classes....

In "Moll Flanders," why are ladies amused by Moll's desire to be a...

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:47:35 PST

In "Moll Flanders," why are ladies amused by Moll's desire to be a "gentlewoman?"

the main idea?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:29:09 PST

What is the main idea of Moll Flanders ?

What is the main idea of Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:44:21 PST

What is the main idea of Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe?

what can i write about the artistic concept and the hidden devices...

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:40:27 PST

what can i write about the artistic concept and the hidden devices inside the word "famous" in moll flanders

Can we call Moll Flanders the first proletariat heroine?

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 06:50:47 PST

Can we call Moll Flanders the first proletariat heroine?

What is Defoe's approach to criminal activities in Moll Flanders?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:47:30 PST

What is Defoe's approach to criminal activities in Moll Flanders?