The Little Foxes Lesson Plan

What are the factors that have shaped Regina and Horace's marriage, according to this section?

It's clear that Regina and Horace have a deeply troubled marriage. Horace feels and expresses contempt for Regina's family, her brothers particularly; he doesn't deny Regina's accusation that he's slept with many women, likely sex workers. Regina doesn't deny that she's refused to sleep with Horace for ten years, and strongly insinuates that she married him for his money. Both of them seem to love Alexandra, but do not in any way agree on what is good for her; Regina seems more willing to manipulate their daughter to serve her own ends.

When Horace says his "thinking has made...