June 2010: Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

Cranford

What were your overall impressions and thoughts on Cranford?

Matty

Why did Miss Matty say no to Mr. Holbrook?

Lady

Why should the ladies of Cranford be so stirred up by the visit of Lady Glenmire?

Main character

Which characters are most prominent to you? Who do you feel 'owns' the story? Or do you feel there is no one main character?

No men?

What are the features of Cranford that make it essentially a woman's town?Do the women of Cranford actually dislike men?

Elegant Economy

How do the opening paragraphs give a tone to the book? What does the phrase "elegant economy" mean?