Forum Forums Recent Posts Forums Reading Group Forum... North and South Dis... Notifications Clear all North and South Discussion - April 18, 2020 Reading group discussion of North and South by, Elizabeth Gaskell RSS Page 1 / 2 1 2 Next Topic Title Views Posts Participants 1. What was your initial reaction to the book? Nancy K, 6 years ago 901 1 No replies 2. Why did Gaskell call this book North and South? Nancy K, 6 years ago 673 1 No replies 3. What themes are initiated in the novel’s opening chapters? Nancy K, 6 years ago 653 1 No replies 4. What motivates Mr. Hale’s departure from the Anglican clergy? Nancy K, 6 years ago 713 1 No replies 5. Is Margaret’s initial condemnation of John Thornton reasonable, or is her understanding of labor relations naïve? Nancy K, 6 years ago 645 1 No replies 6. What is added to the plot by the presence of Mrs. Thornton? Nancy K, 6 years ago 597 1 No replies 7. What are traits of Fanny’s character? Nancy K, 6 years ago 654 1 No replies 8. What does the introduction of the Higgins family signify to the story? Nancy K, 6 years ago 646 1 No replies 9. Under what circumstances does Mr. Thornton confront the strikers? Nancy K, 6 years ago 732 1 No replies 10. How is Mr. Thornton’s love for Margaret characterized? Nancy K, 6 years ago 729 1 No replies Page 1 / 2 1 2 Next Share: Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading...
