"Describe the concept of the Femme Fatale, using two found texts to support your argument."

The revolution was led by the women of the 1920's who grew exasperated of being viewed as drab monotonous housewives. They became increasingly sexually defined, more forthright and dominant, and spawned the image of the femme fatale. It originates from the French "fatal woman" meaning one who utilises the malign power of her sexuality to ensnare men. Painted in 1530, Lucas Cranach's Salome epitomizes the figure of a femme fatale. Salome was once called upon to …

…in differing perspectives and contexts but they each embody the figure of a enticing temptress with lethal consequences. The "Orchard Pit" however, provides a more thorough, comprehensive and in-depth example of the femme fatale, the extent of the damage she inflicts and the ensuing consequences. Rossetti reinforces that the femme fatale is not only an embellishment of female characteristics but also the complete embodiment of the fears, reservations and suspicions harboured towards the female figure.