The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
What is the theme in Beauty's Punishment by Anne Rice?
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Pride is a theme in the story. Laurent has been raised as a prince and royalty are generally instilled with pride. This upbringing is contradicted by his training as a pleasure slave, but Laurent still manages to present himself as a proud individual throughout his journey. Laurent exhibits pride in being displayed on the Punishment Cross because it distinguishes him