The Woman in White

Main Ideas

• The struggle for justice and truth in the face of deceit and betrayal
• Investigation as a means of uncovering truth and protecting the innocent
• The importance of personal courage and fidelity to one's convictions in the face of danger
• Critique of social norms and prejudices of the Victorian era, especially regarding the status of women
• Use of the detective genre to explore the complexities of human psychology and morality