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The Windfairies · Theme
Social Class and Marriage
How The Windfairies develops Social Class and Marriage.
Marriage is often depicted as a means to improve social status, as in Kesta's pursuit of wealthier suitors and the shepherd's daughter's rejection of a prince, highlighting tensions between personal desire and societal expectations.
Where it surfaces
- Vain Kesta
The story highlights the rigid class boundaries: Kesta's attempt to marry the Duke is deemed impertinent because she is a common dairymaid.