Below is a summary of the group's collective observations of this work.
A Northern Light incorporates the sensational 1906 murder of Grace Brown that really happened with the fictional struggle of Mattie Gorkie growing up in poverty in the North Woods of New York State.
Although this work is targeted toward young adults, the historical facts provided of the Grace Brown murder interested the group. The discussion ranged from the treatment of blacks, even in the North, to the moral dilemma posed by deathbed promises. The story highlights the extreme difficulty of girls mired in poverty trying to seek higher education and how difficult it is to resist the temptation to just do what is expected. We all thought the book would be especially good for young adults, and several members expressed interest in learning more about the Grace Brown-Chester Gillette murder case.
Although this work is targeted toward young adults, the historical facts provided of the Grace Brown murder interested the group. The discussion ranged from the treatment of blacks, even in the North, to the moral dilemma posed by deathbed promises. The story highlights the extreme difficulty of girls mired in poverty trying to seek higher education and how difficult it is to resist the temptation to just do what is expected. We all thought the book would be especially good for young adults, and several members expressed interest in learning more about the Grace Brown-Chester Gillette murder case.
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