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Lavinia

Lavinia

Broughton, Rhoda

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General ParentingGeneral Psychology

Publisher Price: $18.99

ISBN10: 9371131810
ISBN13: 9789371131810
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.47 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Lavinia explores the collision of personal expression with social decorum, focusing on how emotional honesty is often stifled by the fear of reputational damage. The narrative dissects the discomfort that arises when established norms are disrupted by unfiltered desire or unconventional declarations. Within an environment shaped by restraint and propriety, actions deemed inappropriate ripple outward, exposing the fragility of reputation and the precarious balance women must maintain between self-respect and submission to social expectation. The novel examines the tensions within female relationships when loyalty is tested by embarrassment or moral disagreement. Dialogue serves as a mechanism for both connection and judgment, revealing underlying anxieties about identity, respectability, and emotional exposure. The discomfort surrounding public expressions of love reflects deeper concerns about control, risk, and the policing of women's behavior. The story becomes a subtle interrogation of how affection, independence, and social standing intersect, creating a space where compassion must coexist with criticism and where individuality comes at the cost of stability.

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