Readers should consider these motivations in the context of the book’s overall narrative. How does the book characterize Elizabeth and Emily’s decisions to enter the medical profession? How do the factors in her decision relate to their overall goals, actions, and personality?Īlthough the book admits that Elizabeth and Emily’s motivations for pursuing medicine are sometimes abstruse, the reader should consider the information and speculation that the book provides. Readers should think about the possible connections between these formative years and the Blackwells’ adult personalities/actions. This question encourages the reader to consider the book’s early emphasis on the Blackwells’ pre-adult years. How might these dynamics have shaped their personalities and future goals? Discuss the book’s portrayal of the Blackwells’ childhood and family life.
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