... Lost is mesmerized by her own image as she sees it reflected in the water of one of Eden's rivers, to her own image Belinda "bends, to that her eyes she rears." Thus, Pope demonstrates the strong effect of female vanity upon the nature of woman. In the Rape of the Lock Pope reveals the effects beauty has on other people. It seems that Pope's view ... on female absurdity becomes especially evident in the ensuing excerpt because he parallels female beauty with deception and dissuasion from ideals, such ... maid Betty assists her in "the sacred rites of pride," i.e., the vesting of the hero...

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