57 pages 1 hour read

Sarah Waters

Fingersmith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Essay Topics

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What effect does the narration—alternating between two first-person narrators—have on the novel? How might the novel change if the reader only views events through Sue’s perspective? Through Maud’s perspective?

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Compare and contrast the characters of Sue and Maud. Which character is more innocent? More knowledgeable? Why do they fall in love with each other?

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Is Mrs. Sucksby a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

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