Roxana’s life of fortunate misadventures is an absolute contrast to the typical life of a woman in the 18^th Century. A series of events forged her new mentality on how she would life her life. She broke the mold of a woman’s place in society.  She used her sexuality in order retain and gain fortune and wealth.  What is truly amazing is how she used sexual favors and affairs in order to gain a higher social status. It is quite ironic since sex workers were considered very low on the social ladder, but Roxana’s mentality and fortunate events led her into a mine field of aristocrats with deep pockets.

Furthermore Roxana did not desire the authority of men but desired wealth and notoriety that they may provide. This isn’t as obvious while reading the novel since in every situation the men are chasing her for sex and pleasure. Roxana seems to be getting luckier and luckier as she becomes a mistress to a long list of men over and over again. Do not be fooled Roxana is a first person retrospective; according to her of course the men came onto her. I will explore this allegation that there may be lies in Roxana’s claims.

Another point that I will make in this paper is that Roxana is a feminist which was not a popular idea or lifestyle of this time. She became one with her sexuality and really opened up a new world of opportunities that were not every possible before.  She was the author and authority of her life and choices she made.