"Evelina"

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This paper describes Frances Burney's heroine Evelina and her entry into the nature of society. The author argues that Burney exposes the vulnerability of female innocence in an image-conscious world where social snobbery and sexual aggression are played out in the public arenas of pleasure, such as Marybone (also known as Marylebone) Gardens.

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" Image consciousness is another reoccurring theme within this novel which is brought into light by a satirical scene within this focused analysis. With Evelina unbeknownst to the status of the women in which she seeks refuge; Burney is able to satirically withdraw the novels important theme of image, at the expense of her up-and-coming heroine. Having the novels most potentially companionate two characters, Lord Orville and Evelina, meet in such a bizarrely painted scenario, Burney is able to develop her heroine's grasp of image, and its haughty influence over much of the high society. "

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