Молль Флендерс

Moll's choices feel both desperate and cunning—I'm curious how much Defoe drew from his experiences or observations of society.

Her resilience is impressive, but her moral choices made me question whether I was just sympathizing with her circumstances or her personality.

The first-person narration gives such immediacy; I wonder if Defoe intended this to make her more relatable or to emphasize her cunning.