Elizabeth Gaskell
What is the full name of the author known as Elizabeth Gaskell?
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Who is the proud, intelligent young woman who moves from the South to Milton-Northern?
Margaret Hale?
What is the name of the peaceful southern village where Margaret grew up
Helstone
Why is Margaret returning to Helstone at the start of the book?
Edith’s wedding is over, and she’s going back to her parents’ home
,What major theme is explored through the contrast between Helstone and Milton?
the North/South divide or industrial vs pastoral life
Which industrial city inspired much of Gaskell’s writing?
Manchester
Who is the clever lawyer who proposes to Margaret and is rejected?
Henry Lennox
What is the name of the industrial northern city the Hales move to?
Milton-Northern
Who proposes to Margaret and is politely refused
Henry Lennox
What is Margaret’s opinion on commerce and trade in the early chapters?
she despises it and looks down on tradesmen
Which famous novelist published some of Gaskell’s works in his magazine?
Charles Dickens
Who is the mill worker who strongly supports the strike and is Bessy’s father?
Nicholas Higgins
What are the main contrasts between Helstone and Milton?
Helstone is green, rural, poetic and Milton is smoky, crowded, industrial
What causes Mr. Hale to give up his position in the Church?
he has doubts about the Church’s authority
What are some early signs that Mrs. Hale is unwell?,
fatigue, sadness, and complaints about the forest air
What was Gaskell’s husband’s profession, which influenced her social views?
He was a Unitarian minister
Who is the sick young woman coughing from cotton dust exposure?
Bessy Higgins
Why does Margaret initially dislike Milton?,
it’s smoky, loud, dirty, and people seem harsh
,Why do the Hales move to Milton-Northern?,
Mr. Hale leaves the Church and becomes a tutor in Milton
What does the beginning of the strike suggest about relationships between classes?
conflict, lack of communication, and rising tension
Which literary themes are most often found in Gaskell’s novels? (name at least two)
Social class and women’s roles (also: industrialization, religion, morality)
What did Mr. Thornton do to honor his father’s memory and debts?
repay all of his father’s debts
What does the air of Milton taste and smell like as Margaret arrives?
smoky and full of chemicals
What does Margaret do to help her family prepare for the move?
plans logistics, helps with packing, and looks for a house
What is symbolized by Margaret and Thornton’s early disagreements and mutual misunderstandings?,
pride, prejudice, and class division