The Moll Is In A Hole

Moll as a young girl is very innocent. She has nothing but good intentions in becoming a gentlewoman. She doesn't have knowledge of what she is capable of. As she first receives gifts and nice clothing, she isn't aware that she's taking advantage of the society she lives in. In the end of the book, Moll is fully aware of her manipulation and sinful acts, and uses it to her advantage. It seems like almost an addiction. In the beginning she just reminds me of child who cries and realizes she can get her way, but doesn't understand to what extent she can take advantage. In the end of the book Moll reminds me of someone who has done wrong, realizes they have sinned but then doesn't find what they need through repentance or religion. Throughout her life, when Moll needs or wants something, she gets it through the way she knows how. This is where she seems to get her feeling of power and happiness. When she is feeling guilty for all she has done, she does what she feels she needs to; she repents. I think the reason why she doesn't feel any peace is because she is repenting in selfishness, thinking she will see the same results of happiness, and empowerment she has her whole life. In the end she has gotten into this sinning and self gratifying way of life so deep that it's a part of her no matter what she does.