Austin Chapter
Reader's Guide
February 2006
Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences 1815-1897
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is undoubtedly a central figure in nineteenth-century American history. Her autobiography, and her career, express in uniquely feminist perspective some of the era's central themes, including the struggles for equal rights and individual autonomy. This powerfully written book is essential reading for anyone who would understand not only the origins of the women's rights movements, but the nature of American society in Stanton's era...
- Is this a memoir or autobiography? Why?
- How do you account for the difference in current celebrity of Stanton and Anthony?
- Can you think of feminist causes today that could use the passion and commitment of an Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
- If you had the ability of Stanton to whittle feminist issues down to the absolute bottom line, what do you think that issue would look like?
- Do you feel you have a clear picture of her husband after reading the book? Why do you think that is?
- How would you describe the relationship between Stanton and Anthony?
- Reading between the lines, what kind of mother do you think Elizabeth Cady Stanton was?
- What do you admire about her? What do you find lacking?
- Would you recommend this book to a friend?
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