English

How others saw me

The author reflects on her experience moving from Argentina to Dallas, Texas, highlighting how their ethnicity, accent, and complexion became significant in social interactions.

Jersey
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A Taste of Portugal in Jersey

I learnt about Portuguese food in Jersey, the Channel Islands.

English

Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?

Mary Barton is many things, but she is not a conventional Victorian heroine. She may be perceived as the typical Victorian female character at first: young, beautiful, vain, and set on making an advantageous marriage above her station. But Mary evolves and grows as the story progresses. The insights she gains and the actions she… Continue reading Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?