Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel

Why did the author choose the title Finding Margaret Fuller rather than referring to the work as a biography? How can the word “Finding” be interpreted in this context? Use textual evidence to explore this topic.

Write a character sketch of Lidian Emerson. What are her strong points? What are her weaknesses? In your opinion, does she seem well suited to be the wife of Ralph Waldo Emerson? Why or why not?

Both Margaret and others often described her as a butterfly. Why? Is she happy with the analogy? Why or why not? Use textual evidence to illustrate.