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Women and Femininity Quotes in The Other Boleyn Girl

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"A girl," Anne said in horror. "A girl. What good is a girl to us?" (38.22)

This might be the most ironic line in the book. Anne's daughter, Elizabeth, whom she finds useless, will grow up to be none other than Queen Elizabeth I, one of the most important and influential royals in British history.