Francisco . She seeks to find meaning of her existence by ascending the social ladder or at least trying to do so . She strives to appear less destitute than she is as her husband strives to do exactly the opposite . Traditionally , her actions are interpreted as egotism , social ambition , and /or the cause of her moral decline . Her succumbing to desires of luxury in the process gives her important lessons about virtue , self-esteem , avarice , greed , humiliation , friendship , power and freedom as...











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