34 pages • 1 hour read
Gwendolyn BrooksMaud Martha
Gwendolyn BrooksFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953A 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
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The opening chapter is titled as a description of Maud, but it becomes a description of Helen in comparison. How does this symbolize the relationship between the two sisters?
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How are Maud and Paul good matches for one another? How are points of tension in their marriage foreshadowed in the novel?
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What does Paul promise Maud in the early days of their relationship? Which promises does Paul keep, and which does he fail to deliver?
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