The journey from a peasant girl to the great queen of Persia; the treacherous paths of life she had to endure to save her people from death and banishment, summarizes the brave accounts of Queen Esther.The novel “ Esther” written by Rebecca Kanner portrays many distinctive features of the ancient Persian society, including the social, economic and political system, which limited the power of the commoners in Persia.Most importantly, the implications of being a woman in Persia becomes clearly reflected through the main character of the novel. Esther, as a normal girl was merely any significance to the society nor the opposite gender. In Persia, where men secured high status and power,…show more content… As the ceaseless struggle between change and stagnation in the lives of women continue to increase, novels such Esther addresses the significance of women's rights; it gives hope to female readers and Esther becomes the inspiration for many women to believe that they are capable of changing the
