This character is never given a name, and this may symbolize that she is under the possession of her husband. She represents sexuality and female temptation in a world where men dominate. She has abandoned her dreams for better life, and her flirtatious behavior can be compared to the act of rebellion. Curley’s Wife is depicted as a victim because her husband is possessive. She dreams of becoming a movie star, but her current position does not let her achieve this goal. The woman is unhappy, and her life appears to be tragic because of her death at the end.
Curley's Wife in the Essays
Author: Frank Frazier