Discussion Question #5: Several of the novel’s female characters lived in the prefeminist era and certainly fared poorly at the hands of men. Does the fact that she was pushing for gender equality — not to mention saving lives — justify Sarah Heath’s poor parenting skills? Would women’s rights be where there are today if it weren’t for women like her?
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