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Discussion Topic: The Coquette, or History of Elize Wharton, by Hannah Webster Foster - Free E-book, The Answer

ASSIGNMENT:    Respond with COMPLETE answers to the following 8 questions. Not plagiarism sensitive, must cite resources?

 

 

 

1. Why is the novel titled as it is? Why is the preface by Jane Locke included? What effect do these have?

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2. What effect does the epistolary structure of the novel have on the reader? How is letter-writing different from straight dialogue, and how might if affect the telling of the story?

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3. How would you characterize Eliza? What are her desires for her life? Her views of marriage? Do these fit the context of 18th century life as you understand it for a woman of her position?

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4. In letter IX, Eliza writes to Lucy that she is "sensible, that even the false maxims of the world must be complied with in a degree." What do you think are these "false maxims?" Are they "false?"

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5. How would you compare Eliza to Lucy? What do they represent as female "types," perhaps, to Foster as author?

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6. Does Eliza really think for herself, or is she "taken in" by appearances, social status, etc.? Provide examples to support either position.

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7. How would you characterize Sanford? Give examples that illustrate your characterizations.

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8. In Letter XIII, Lucy writes this about Boyer: "His situation in life is, perhaps, as elevated as you have a right to claim." Is she correct? Why would Lucy write this? What does it say of her society?

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