Dec 26, 2009

Shelley's Mary: A Life of Mary Godwin Shelley | Topics for Discussion

1. Mary's education is unconventional by our standards. Is it adequate for her day?

2. Is Mary in any way responsible for the death of Harriet Shelley?

3. How does William Godwin's attitude toward his daughter affect her?

4. Is the relationship between Claire Clairmont and Mary a beneficial one for Mary?

5. Should the quality of a poet's writing—like Lord Byron's, for example—be judged in any way by the quality of his life?

6. How would you describe the character of Percy Shelley?

7. What can you infer about the quality of medical...