The Bridges of Madison County | Ideas for Group Discussions
The Bridges of Madison County seems to provoke controversy whenever it is discussed. Passions and tempers flair as critics and fans debate the relative merits of the story, the book's style, and the probabilities of the plot. The book should make for good discussion sessions.
1. How does The Bridges of Madison County stand up as romance novel? What conventions of the genre does it use; what does it contravene?
2. Is the book "feminist" or "sexist" in content; does it celebrate or degrade women?
3. What would you do if you were in Francesca's position?...
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