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Divorce In The Other Two, By Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton lived a very interesting life to say the least. I feel like “The Other Two” was some sort of representation of her life and her divorce. During her time, divorce was very uncommon and was frowned upon. When Wharton wrote this story, she was a little ahead of her time. The message of “The Other Two” must have been a little controversial for people whenever they first read it. “The Other Two” is about a woman who not only divorces once but two times to gain the wealth and social status that she wanted for herself and her daughter. Everyone has their different views of divorce today, and I believe that if a person is in a toxic relationship then it is alright for them to get out of it. However, I do not think that Alice’s reason
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