: Effie Gray’s decision to seek an annulment from John Ruskin was not merely a personal scandal but a radical act of self-preservation that exposed the harsh realities of Victorian marriage and gender roles. 2. The Failure of the First Marriage (Ruskin & Effie)
: Introduce Effie Gray (1828–1897) as a figure whose life challenged the rigid social and legal structures of Victorian England . Effie Gray
Scandal and Sovereignty: The Annulment of Effie Gray and John Ruskin : Effie Gray’s decision to seek an annulment