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Analysis Of The Bootlegger's Daughter
Jessica Perez
October 30, 2012
English 126
11:00 am

“The Bootlegger’s Daughter”

The bootlegger’s Daughter takes place in rural Carolina. It's a mystery in which Deborah Knott runs a campaign and investigates a murder. Janie mother of Gayle was murdered and with the help of Deborah tries solving. Turns out running for district judge and solving the murder is very difficult. A Reputation follows her, as a strong woman.
Deborah Knott is the main character whom is strong minded women who keeps her head high. She is always aiming high, in her job which is run by men. Deborah is a 34 year old woman who is proud of whom she is. Growing up in an all men household you may think she is a feminist character. With the help of Deborah Gayle

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