My Name is Lucy Barton

New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.

New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.

Discuss the significance of the title. How does this title relate to the novel’s greater themes?

Strout often employs parallel situations in this novel. Provide an example of two scenes that parallel one another. Discuss the impact of this pairing.

Lucy’s friendships play an important role in her development. Choose one of her friendships in this novel. Analyze the significance of this friendship on Lucy’s growth and development as a character. 

My Name is Lucy Barton could be described as representing the artist’s journey. Discuss how and why Lucy’s journey represents the artist’s journey. 

Research the sculpture titled “Ugolino and his sons” by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and Canto XXXIII of Dante’s Inferno. Why is Lucy drawn to this sculpture?

According to Sarah Payne, what is the role of fiction? Analyze how Strout’s fictional work fulfills Sarah’s requirements.