glam
...so submissive, and having no education. For proper young women waiting to be married, this was not a choice. Watching in awe, the independence the courtesans enjoyed, Veronica wants this freedom of her own. Paola Franco (Veronica’s mother) wants Veronica to enjoy this luxury as she herself had. Having been one of the very best courtesans of her time, Paola trained Veronica to also be one of the best courtesans. While training Veronica, Paola took her to the library, for only courtesans were allowed to be educated. Veronica, was not hidden away as wives were, she was allowed to come and go as she pleased, another form of independence courtesans had. In one scene Veronica is seen horseback riding, another form of freedom only courtesans enjoyed. Horseback riding was considered inappropriate for young respectful women, but not for courtesans. Courtesans were privileged in many ways. Veronica was allowed the privilege of attending lavish parties, attended by wealthy aristocrats. Veronica, having ...