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Almayer's Folly by Joseph Conrad ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

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A Malay girl's acceptance of her fate

In this chapter, a young Malay girl reflects on her circumstances after being taken under the care of an older man. She imagines the life she would have had if she had not been taken to a convent but realizes her destiny has changed. Despite her dreams being shattered, she understands the concept of being a companion rather than a slave according to white men's laws.

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