... into her literature in response to the world around her, which is a common thread amongst her works. Aphra Behn lived through what has been called by many as "the most conflict-ridden period in British history" [ CITATION Ken l 1033 ]. In the late sixteen hundreds, Britain ... Angellica is a prostitute [ CITATION Goo10 l 1033 ]. Throughout the plot, these three women abandon their roles and express their sexuality beyond their society's expectations. In doing so, Behn motivated women to break the mold and explore outside of the boundaries that limited them. For example, Hellena and Angel...

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