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Does anyone else agree with what Rothman says about Issac and Nancy- that their success was proof not only of their intelligence, foresight and shrewdness, but also of their luck? Can the successful marriage and life of a freed black woman and Jewish man be the reult of anything but luck? - Celia | Does anyone else agree with what Rothman says about Issac and Nancy- that their success was proof not only of their intelligence, foresight and shrewdness, but also of their luck? Can the successful marriage and life of a freed black woman and Jewish man be the reult of anything but luck? - Celia | ||
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| + | I think we have to remember these are like case studies. Rothman uses one couple to make a broad point. Celia: I do agree with Rothman's point, but also think luck may have had more to do with it than the other factors. As he pointed out earlier, every instance of interracial relations could be brought up and judged on a case-by-case basis. David and Nancy could easily had a different, less fortunate fate.--Amanda | ||
== Chapter 3 - Brothels and Prostitution == | == Chapter 3 - Brothels and Prostitution == | ||
