Literary Commentary on "Happening"
“You couldn’t tell whether abortion was banned because it was wrong or wrong because it was banned. People judged according to the law, they didn’t judge the law." I am really intrigued by these writings in “Happening” written by Annie Ernaux who won the noble prize this year. This book is about the experience of a young girl who studied literature and had a keen interest in writing. When she got pregnant accidentally, she did not want to keep the baby for she was eager to continue her studies. But the law did not allow it. “The following persons shall be liable to both a fine and a term of imprisonment: 1) those responsible for performing abortive practices; 2) those physicians, mid-wives, pharmacists and other individuals guilty of suggesting or encouraging such practices; 3) those women who have aborted at their own hands or at the hands of others; 4) those guilty of instigating abortion and spreading propaganda advocating contraception. The guilty parties may also receive an ...
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