Discriminatory Social Expectations in "Marilena’s Secret" from There once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbor’s Baby
“Marilena’s Secret” by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya’s creates a commentary on how predetermined judgment shapes how people allow others to be treated. By showcasing how people’s opinions can actively affect the lives of those who have been placed at the disadvantage, the story highlights the negative aspects...
