LADIES OF MISSALONGHI

Date Submitted: 02/14/2004 09:16:20
Category: / Literature / English
Length: 5 pages (1268 words)
The author of the book, The Ladies of Missalonghi, by Colleen McCullough describes to the reader how Missy, an unattractive woman, in a small town differs from Alicia. Missy, the daughter of Drusilla did not really have any self-confidence in herself. "She would begin by wondering what she really looked like. The house owned only one mirror, in the bathroom, and it was forbidden to stand and gaze at one's reflection. Thus Missy's impressions of …
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…between Missy and Alicia, their roles change. Missy finally finds her romance and love, and the intimacy she always wanted. Her husband, a wealthy man, makes her part of his company and Alicia runs off with a chauffeur who makes less than what she made at her hat store. Missy finally leaves home and the torment from her mother and aunts. Bibliography McCullough, Colleen. The Ladies of Missalonghi. New York, New York. Avon Books, Inc. 1987
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