The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth
by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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Book Club Questions for The Age of Homespun (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Age of Homespun:
- Did Laurel Thatcher Ulrich emphasize any specific themes throughout The Age of Homespun? What do you think Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Age of Homespun 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 The Age of Homespun? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Age of Homespun reveal Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Age of Homespun affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Age of Homespun (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Age of Homespun:
- Did Laurel Thatcher Ulrich make persuasive arguments in The Age of Homespun? Did The Age of Homespun change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Age of Homespun?
- How does Laurel Thatcher Ulrich present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Laurel Thatcher Ulrich biased within The Age of Homespun? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Age of Homespun make you want to read next? Why?
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