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The Body In Pain

Three examples of physical abuse in the novel are: -The death of Aphra's child where she hangs the child. -The death of Anna's father. the druel, brutal delivery of death where he begged for mercy and howled like a trapped animal- this cruel attack is only stopped when they are rescued by a loved one (kin). -The physical torture in which Elinor inflicts upon herself in her 'self abortion' and the mental torture Mr. Mompellion gives her over her actions.

This era views: -Sin- As work of the devil. Pain- As a test from/of God. One that endurance will give 'fruits' to the sufferer. Pain allows for 'deliverance.' Desire- A sin of flesh Death- A cycle that occurs naturally and when hastened, serves only a purpose known to God.