69 pages • 2 hours read
Hilary MantelWolf Hall
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Thomas Cromwell rose from a working-class background to become one of Henry VIII’s most important and trusted councilors. What role does class play in Wolf Hall? Does being a commoner ever inhibit Thomas’ ascent?
Consider the female members of King Henry’s court. What types of political power do they wield? Is this power limited to their influence over husbands and lovers?
Ghosts appear at various points throughout the novel, particularly in moments of characters’ doubt and distress. What is the significance of these ghosts? Consider the appearance of Henry’s brother, Arthur, and Cromwell’s wife, Liz Wykys.
Unlock all 69 pages of this Study GuideRelated Titles
By Hilary Mantel
