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Charlotte

Definition

In "The Sorrows of Young Werther," Charlotte is the object of Werther's unrequited love. She embodies traditional societal values and expectations.

Related terms

Feminine Ideal: A societal construct that defines what is considered desirable or acceptable behavior for women.

Patriarchy: A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Courtly Love: A medieval European concept of expressing love and admiration, often secret and not necessarily reciprocated.

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