The Book of Margery Kempe

Margery’s status and experiences as a woman play an important role in her spirituality. How is Margery’s femininity explored in the text? In what ways does she conform to, or diverge from, the roles and social expectations for medieval women?

How does Margery view suffering’s place in her spiritual journey and salvation? How does it shape her understanding of imitatio Christi (the imitation of Christ)?

Explore the elements of eroticism in the text. In what forms does eroticism appear, both spiritually and physically? What is the significance of this eroticism for both Margery’s spirituality and personal development?