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Why does Mary marry Mr. Massy even though she does not love him?
Mary marries Mr. Massy so that her family will have money to survive. Her family is poor and she feels it is her duty to help them by marrying rich. This leads her to have a very unhappy life where she despises her husband and her children.
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Why does Mary’s family support her decision to marry Mr. Massy even though they know she does not love him?
Her family supports the decision because Mr. Massy is rich and will provide them with a secure future. They do not worry about the happiness of their daughter. They want security for themselves. It is her duty to help her family by marrying into wealth.
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Why does Louisa choose marrying for happiness rather than marrying for wealth to help her family?
Louisa sees how choosing for wealth affects her sister and refuses to live a miserable life so that her family can live comfortably. She marries for love and does not worry about living in poverty. She knows that poverty and happiness are better than wealth and misery.
Daughters of the Vicar Essay Questions
by D.H. Lawrence
Essay Questions
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