Give a few examples of words/phrases/etc. used to describe Victoria and Lilla, respectively. What is Lilla’s role in the novel? (Don’t just tell me that she’s Henriquez’s love interest—think beyond the superficial.)

Victoria's image definitely is never completely wholesome, but she clearly makes personality shifts throughout the book. She begins somewhat "virtuous," but later is described as "Haughty," "Proud(not in a good way)," and "self-sufficient." These are not necessarily the proper ways young ladies in that time should act. She becomes very string and manipulative with the men she encounters. She acts upon passion and "evil," instincts.

                                                        

Lilla on the other hand, is described as very "angelic." on page 144, it uses the words, "innocent," "fairy-like," "sweet," and "small." She is portrayed as helpless and beautiful in a softer way. The perfect woman of that time. Basically the complete opposite of Victoria.

Why I believe Dacre made the character of Lilla so opposing to Victoria is to really show Victoria's evil qualities and her downfall throughout the novel. Lilla strikes the envy and jealous side of Victoria which I believe ultimately throws her over the edge.