The Horse Dealer’s Daughter, writing homework help
1. Describe Mabel’s character. What do we learn about her from her interactions (or lack of interaction) with her family? Is she unrelentingly harsh, or is she sympathetic in any way?
2. Mabel and Ferguson need rescuing in different ways. How do they rescue each other?
3. Some are critical of Mabel, suggesting she manipulates Ferguson after he rescues her from attempted suicide. Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. Discuss Ferguson. What do you make of his internal conflict regarding Mabel at the end of the story? Do you think he really loves her? Explain.
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