Roxana Excerpt Study by

Amy and the Husband

oykukaynar — 2025-05-24 09:10:42 UTC

1) How does Roxana's decision to send Amy to her 'husband' reflect her own views on marriage and sexuality?

2) What does this excerpt reveal about Roxana's moral compass?

3) What can we tell about Roxana's treatment of Amy?

oykukaynar — 2025-05-24 09:16:59 UTC

1) What can we tell about Roxana's attitude toward marriage?

2) Why do you think Roxana chooses to label herself and her partner as a 'whore and a rogue'?

3) How does this part handle the traditional belief that marriage legitimises a woman's sexual life?

oykukaynar — 2025-05-24 09:20:55 UTC

1) Why does Roxana refuses to believe she is married, even after signing legal documents?

2) What can we tell about Roxana's fear of legal binding and loss of control?

3) Would this marriage be considered valid under 18th century-law (verba de praesenti or de future)?