The short story “Desiree’s Baby” presents three issues: racism, classism, and feminism.Discuss.

The short story “Desiree’s Baby” presents three issues: racism, classism, and feminism. Racism is obvious; it is the central part of the story.

Classism comes into play with Desiree; i.e., not knowing her background, Armand loves her anyway and says she will inherit his status in antebellum Louisiana. Feminism relates to how Desiree is another item that Armand owns.

Pick an issue and write about it. All supporting evidence should come form the short story. The paper should be written in the 3rd person

The short story “Desiree’s Baby” presents three issues: racism, classism, and feminism.Discuss.
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