Next Section Analysis Previous Section Themes How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous 'The Dressmaker (Novel) Quotes'. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. The narrative reaches a crescendo when Tilly reclaims her dignity and place in the world by punishing the town for its transgressions. Her actions are justified for the mistreatment she has had to endure without any explanation whosoever. She decides to seek vengeance against the town by setting fire to the entire residence. Cruel treatment only pushes the target to the edge demanding an outburst of extreme reaction as retaliation. It seems only fair don't you think?” Tilly DunnageĪlthough Tilly is forced into a victim mentality from the amount of animosity she receives, she triumphs in the end. I have made it my catalyst and my propeller.

Though Tilly faces condemnation, she finds support from the few individuals close to her offering reassurance of her worth. In the quotation, Molly consoles her daughter by claiming that the self-righteous act by the townsfolk is just that, an act.

Even though she is sophisticated, gifted, and morally upright, she finds that the criticisms from them make her question herself. Having suffered in the hands of the townspeople for a prolonged period Tilly occasionally develops an inferiority complex. “But you want them to like you…They're all liars, sinners and hypocrites.” Molly Dunnage Accordingly, the text demonstrates that the town faults the non-conformists to absolve themselves from their indiscretions. Molly points out that the town is full of scandals and dark secrets hence the holier-than-thou act is a display of their hypocrisy. As such, she is the target of the town’s judgments and more accusations that places her at fault without much proof. In her return, she still faces the same prejudice and hatred further accentuated by the fact she is cultured, eccentric, and talented. Tilly and Molly are rendered outcasts in the community which prompts Tilly to go into exile in Europe for years. Tilly faced scrutiny and bullying in childhood for being an illegitimate child and also acted as a scapegoat for other's transgressions. But you don't matter-it's open slather on outcasts.” Molly Dunnage “Everybody knows everything about everyone but no one ever tittle-tattles because then someone else'll tell on them. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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