Hortense Mancini: A Wom An Analysis

During the 17th century in Europe, women were thought to be inferior to men and were deprived of many opportunities such as education, employment, and individuality. They often struggled to come out of the shadows of the males in their lives and were usually only looked at as homemakers and caregivers for the children. Therefore, Hortense Mancini was certainly a radical for the time period and fought to be her own independent and free person. She rarely backed down from showing off her true self and sexuality, even when oppressed by her uncle and husband. Throughout her memoir, she represents herself as a strong woman with a drive to succeed, which came more easily for her compared to Marie since she was was the attractive younger sister. As