In modern times, the concept of power is determined by the amount of money a person has. However, in past centuries, power was determined by the social class one was born into. Some are born into a class that has more power to satisfy their needs and more than enough to do what they want. Others did not have such a happy birth and therefore could either have just enough power or not enough power to meet their needs in life. However, power is not determined by a person's birthright, each gender had an obligation to fulfill based on their social class. Thus, the concept of power ultimately includes privileges, capabilities and obligations. Upon birth in certain segments of society, the newborn would gain certain privileges as he grew. Fantomina, in Eliza Haywood's story, plays several roles and uses the privileges afforded to women of the social classes of romantic Britain in order to satisfy her husband when he plans to date several women. Since these privileges contribute to the development of power, Fatomina can perform acts that are acceptable within one class, but would not be tolerated if the same woman from another class committed the act in question. However, men have far more privileges within earlier societies than their female counterparts due to the high standards imposed on them. As a person begins to play a role in society, that person would gain the abilities related to that role, and in return begin to develop power within that social status. However, Pushkin's "The Bronze Horseman" depicts Tsar Alexander as a king who lacks the ability to undermine the Neva River which floods the city where Ev...... middle of paper...... is required by companies. of the Romantic and early modern eras, the rewards of such tribulations include new abilities and privileges that accompany the amount of power gained by satisfying the demands of society. However, this power is lost at the precise moment when one fails to maintain control over one's situation. Works Cited “The Thousand and One Nights”. Trans. Haddawy, Husain and Powys Mathers. World Literature from the Longman Anthology. Ed. Joseph Terry. New York. Pearson Education, Inc., 2008. 1102-1160. Print Haywood, Eliza. “Fantomina: Or Love in a Labyrinth.” World Literature from the Longman Anthology. Ed. Joseph Terry. New York. Pearson Education, Inc., 2001-2021. PrintPushkin, Alexander S. “The Bronze Horseman”. Trans. Johnston, Charles. World Literature from the Longman Anthology. Ed. Joseph Terry. New York. Pearson Education, Inc., 2008. 2166-2177. Print