... . The lesson that WB learns is obvious: marriage is contracted for money, and the acquisition of money is equivalent to the attainment of honor, respect, and independence (Carruthers 214). WB's awakening occurs as Jankyn reads to her from his "book of evil wives". Why would Jankyn read from this book? I believe he read this because the gender role has been reversed ... ...

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