The Woman in White Lies and Deceit Quotes

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Quote #10

The conception involved nothing less than the complete transformation of two separate identities. Lady Glyde and Anne Catherick were to change names, places, and destinies, the one with the other. (3.2.1.12)

Even Fosco seems overwhelmed by the prospect of switching two people's lives and identities. Swapping Laura and Anne is the book's greatest lie and its most significant commentary on identity issues.