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Page 4 of 4 Discussion Questions 1. What makes her such an appealing figure? Lincoln and Elizabeth both suffer terrible tragedies. Elizabeth was born into slavery, raped by her white master, and betrayed by her husband. She lost her only son in the war and was the victim of a scandal that damaged her reputation and left her in poverty. Lincoln lost three of her four sons, as well as her husband, and was also the victim of devastating scandals and financial distress. How do they respond differently to the trials that life throws at them? What picture of President Lincoln emerges in the novel? In what ways does the novel deepen our understanding of Lincoln, both as a political leader Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker as a husband, father, and friend? In what ways—direct and indirect—did Elizabeth helped the cause of people of color during her time in the White House? How might her personal example of dignity, compassion, and integrity have helped her cause? What actions does she undertake on behalf of her race? Why is the press so eager to vilify Mrs. Are any of their criticisms deserved? Lincoln come to rely so heavily on Elizabeth? In what ways is Elizabeth a loyal and generous friend to Mrs. What does she offer Mrs. Late in her life, Elizabeth tells the reporter, Mr. Does the novel itself seem to confirm Mr. How is Chiaverini able to bring the era, as well as the Lincoln family, so vividly to life? Redpath, take advantage of her? Why do the critics respond with such hostility—and inaccuracy—to her book? Why would they feel threatened by it?

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