Behind a Mask; or, A Woman's Power | Ideas for Group Discussions
Alcott's fiction should stimulate vigorous discussions because of her themes and her techniques, including her reliance upon her autobiography. Her stories and novels generally reflect a feminist understanding that critics recognize as remarkably wide-ranging in scope. Behind a Mask clearly links the role of actress with a woman's means to establish herself in society. A good line to take in discussion is whether the feminine pretenses Jean Muir adopted to gain her ends are essential for women today.
Besides the feminist aspects of the novella, critics see it as a crucial...
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