61 pages • 2 hours read
Julia KellyThe Last Garden in England
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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The names Emma and Highbury reference Jane Austin’s 1815 novel Emma. How does that work, and the protagonist in particular, relate to The Last Garden in England?
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How does the novel both acknowledge the significance of class distinctions and dismantle the barriers between classes? Is the impact of crossing class barriers always positive? Why or why not?
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What motivates Venetia to create gardens in her particular style? What is her legacy, especially with regard to the other female characters in the novel?
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