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Willa CatherThe Song of the Lark
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1915A 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
1.
Explain the symbolism in the title The Song of the Lark as it applies to Thea’s characterization as well as the novel’s message about art.
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How does Thea’s relationship with Professor Wunsch foreshadow her interactions with men as well as her identity as an artist?
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In what ways does Thea show early signs of not falling in line with traditional gender roles? How could her feminist arc be important at the time the novel was published? How might this feminism be viewed today?
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