33. Lady Mary: Our Woman in Constantinople
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Lady Mary's Struggles and Triumphs
This chapter examines Lady Mary's life as an intelligent woman in the restrictive 18th-century aristocracy, focusing on her unorthodox education and desire for independence. It highlights her tumultuous romance with Edward Wortley Montague, societal expectations of marriage, and the harsh realities of her experience with smallpox and public scrutiny. Ultimately, it reveals the complexities of her life marked by personal passions clashing with familial obligations and societal norms.
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