Answer questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 (min. 200 words). Be sure to back up your points with specific examples/quotes from the two works. 1. How are men and women presented in Twain’s two stories? What stereotypes about men and women does he highlight? Which does he change? What do you think is his ultimate message about this topic? Did you expect this is a work written in 1893? 2) Dickens Pickwick Papers Dickens is known for his social satire. What elements of it do you see in these few chapters presented? Give examples 3) Little Women: Despite its world-wide popularity for over 150 years, Little Women has often been dismissed or ignored for more “serious” literature. What do you think? Does this novel deserve serious consideration? If so, why do you think it gets ignored. If not, why? Why do you think this work has last 150 years, not just in America, but world-wide? 4) final question: what do you think is the connection between the three authors and/or their works?
