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“And in a way, you could say that my father's end was my beginning...Or more precisely, that the end of his lie coincided with the beginning of my truth”

Quote by Alison Bechdel

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Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel is an American cartoonist known for her comic strip 'Bechdel Test'. Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth and humor, exploring themes such as gender, family, and identity. more

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“Her look became frantic. “You don’t understand,” she said. “Maybe it’s different in the wild land you come from, Mr. Bouchard. But here gentlemen are always right. And girls like me are always sluts once they have lost their m-maidenhood. That is what I will be called if anyone knows. Or whore. Please, Mr. Bouchard.” Her hands clawed at the lapels of his coat. “Sh, ma petite,” he said, drawing her into his arms again, soothing her. “Sacré coeur, sometimes I forget that now I am in a civilized nation where maidens who are raped are sluts and ’ores. Civilization is a wonderful thing, n’est-ce pas?”

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Book:Deceived
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