I could not ask for forgiveness for something I had not done. As scapegoat, I could only bear the fault

I could not ask for forgiveness for something I had not done. As scapegoat, I could only bear the fault

In the works of Daphne du Maurier, themes of guilt, betrayal, and sacrifice often play a central role in the development of her characters. The quote, "I could not ask for forgiveness for something I had not done. As scapegoat, I could only bear the fault," encapsulates the internal struggle faced by many of du Maurier's protagonists as they navigate the complexities of their own morality and the expectations placed upon them by society.