Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Sojourner Truth
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This inspiring memoir, first published in 1850, recounts the struggles a distinguished African-American abolitionist and champion of women’s rights. Sojourner Truth tells of her life in slavery, her self-liberation, and her travels across America in pursuit of racial and sexual equality. Essential reading for students of American history.
Book Club Questions for Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions):
- Did Sojourner Truth emphasize any specific themes throughout Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)? What do you think Sojourner Truth is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) reveal Sojourner Truth's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Sojourner Truth is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Sojourner Truth's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions):
- Did Sojourner Truth make persuasive arguments in Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)? Did Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)?
- How does Sojourner Truth present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Sojourner Truth biased within Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions) make you want to read next? Why?
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