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The Essence of Rebirth and Death in Literature

Literature has always been a powerful way for people to express their ideas, opinions, and feelings. Authors often use literature to depict aspects of society that can affect a man or woman's life. In the stories, "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," Life in the Iron Mills, "Barbie Doll," and The Awakening the women of the stories do not seem to adapt to societal expectations. The inadequacy of the women of these stories to meet the view of society has lead to either a rebirth or ultimately a drive to suicide.
In D.H. Lawrence's "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," rebirth is a central theme of the story. Lawrence uses his main character, Mabel, to take part in this transformation. Mabel's role in society is defined by the death of her mother, her father's occupation, as the title suggests, and how her life is altered by the death of her father. She finds herself alone, her household in ruins, and all her money gone. She is constantly......

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