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Essay Archive - Rich's "Living in Sin": An Analysis
Rich's "Living in Sin": An Analysis
In Adrienne Rich's poem, "Living in Sin," a woman, entering a life full of
hope and promises with her lover, assumes that "no dust" will fall upon her
home, nor her perfect relationship. Her life, however, does not fit this
ideal. Both a deteriorating home and relationship afflict her life; these
unexpected results of her efforts in addition to the lack of her lover's
efforts lead to resentful feelings. Because of society's expectations, the
woman accepts her unbearable role. Rich reveals the wo....
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