Equal rights and women’s rights are major themes of the novel. How do Jo, Bethie, and other family members develop these themes, and why are the themes important to the story? How do these themes shift and expand in different time periods? Cite specific examples with textual evidence.

Which character struck you as the most relatable and well-developed? Why? Analyze this character’s growth and what they needed to learn to complete their character arc and goals.

Analyze the novel as a whole by giving it a review. What did you like and dislike about the novel and why? How effective was Weiner’s writing? Provide specific reasons supported by textual evidence.