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"This classic novel chronicles a Jewish-American immigrant experience in the early twentieth century. The main character is Sonya, a Russian Jewish immigrant. She sets her sights on marrying John Manning, a philanthropic American millionaire who works with immigrants in the tenements. Sonya pulls out all stops to mask her identity and court the millionaire. Manning is captivated by the mystery of the woman, and they marry.
Upon marrying one another, however, things begin to fall apart. Manning's attempts to force Sonya into his exclusive aristocratic culture and his attempts to involve her in his philanthropic work reveal to Sonya that the true goals of his endeavors are to strip her people of all cultural identity. Sonya feels distraught and leaves him.
She goes back to her community and starts making her own way as a fashion designer. She makes clothing that affirms the identity of her immigrant community, and she makes sure that her clothing is affordable. Eventually, Manning returns to her, in despair at his loss of her. Unmoved, she makes a final break with him.
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J.C. Pierce, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
Inside culture (main char)
- Jew
Other aspects:
- immigrant story
Culture clash?
- Being oppressed by outside culture
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Outside culture (society)
- Jewish
If story of urban/rural...
- Big city life
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Woman's story?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- journalist
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Jewish
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Main Adversary
Identity:
- society
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
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