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Margaret FullerThe Great Lawsuit
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1843A 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
What is the “great lawsuit” Fuller references in the first few paragraphs of the essay? How does it relate to the brand of transcendentalism that fuels her arguments?
According to Fuller, what are some ways American society keeps people from understanding divine love and transcending to a higher state?
Why does Fuller feel it is both sensible and essential for abolitionists to fight for women’s equality?
Why is religious union the best type of marriage, according to Fuller, and what are some of its key characteristics?
Why does Fuller think that a lover, poet, or artist is more likely to view a woman nobly than men in other roles?
Near the end of “The Great Lawsuit,” Fuller says it is wise for women to put aside thoughts of being led and taught by men. Why does she say this?
