The Price Of Salt By Patricia Highsmith 📌

It was revolutionary for its time because it defied the "tragic lesbian" trope of the 1950s, where queer characters were typically punished, killed, or "cured" by the final page [3, 4].

Sophisticated, wealthy, and burdened by the social expectations of her class. She must choose between her daughter and her authentic self. The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith

The story follows , a stage designer working a temporary job at a department store. She becomes infatuated with Carol Aird , an elegant suburban mother undergoing a difficult divorce. Their relationship develops during a cross-country road trip, but they are pursued by a private investigator hired by Carol’s husband to gather evidence of her "moral turpitude" to win a custody battle [1, 6]. 3. Key Characters It was revolutionary for its time because it

Much of the tension arises from the disparity between Therese’s working-class struggle and Carol’s mid-century luxury [1]. The story follows , a stage designer working

Carol’s former lover and loyal friend, who serves as a bridge between Carol’s past and present. 4. Themes to Explore