He in a few minutes ravished this fair creature, or at least would have ravished her, if she had not, by a timely compliance, prevented him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A man attempted assault but was stopped by the woman's compliance.
- In plain terms
- He tried to force himself on her, but she complied to stop him.
- What can you take from it?
- Compliance sometimes results from fear rather than consent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does context change the meaning of compliance?
Another view
The text frames survival strategies ambiguously.
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