28 pages 56 minutes read

Margaret Fuller

The Great Lawsuit

Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1843

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Essay Topics

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What is the “great lawsuit” Fuller references in the first few paragraphs of the essay? How does it relate to the brand of transcendentalism that fuels her arguments?

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Why does Fuller take issue with the practice of calling the man the head of the household and the woman the heart of the household?

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According to Fuller, what are some ways American society keeps people from understanding divine love and transcending to a higher state?

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