But things were changing. Everywhere one looked the boundary between the moral and the wicked seemed to be degrading. Elizabeth Cady Stanton argued in favor of divorce. Clarence Darrow advocated free love. A young woman named Borden killed her parents.
In Erik Larson's book, "The Devil in the White City," the author illustrates a time when societal norms were shifting dramatically. The boundaries that once defined morality were becoming blurred, signaling a cultural upheaval. Prominent figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton began to challenge long-standing traditions, advocating for divorce, while Clarence Darrow supported the concept of free love, reflecting a growing acceptance of previously taboo ideas.
This era of transformation witnessed extreme manifestations of the changing values, exemplified by the shocking case of a young woman named Borden who murdered her parents. Such events highlight a tension between the emerging liberties and the darker side of human behavior, illustrating a society grappling with its identity amidst the chaos of moral decay.
