Stella Dallas

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The story follows a determined working-class girl who aspires to elevate her life by marrying into wealth. After successfully marrying a rich man, she struggles to adapt to upper-class expectations, leading to their eventual divorce. With her dreams now focused on her daughter, she hopes to navigate the challenges of high society for her child. The narrative explores themes of ambition, class disparity, and the complexities of motherhood, questioning whether Stella can succeed where she herself faltered.