Grace Marks In Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace

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In the novel, Alias Grace, written by Margaret Atwood, Grace Marks is presented as the central figure. Seen as an antagonist by the public is really disturbing for Grace. She is a very obedient and truthful individual. Although many people call Grace Marks a murderess throughout the whole book, not everyone knows the burden of being falsely accused of murder. Anyone being locked up for 26 years would go insane, which Grace gladly did not. Grace Marks is a very religious and obedient girl. She always mentions the Bible. “ Search in book later on”. The Bible states “You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13” which she would never act against. Not to mention, Grace also looks down upon on crimes such as stealing and lying. “Quote Mary Whitney here”.

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