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Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall

Hilary MantelFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

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Thomas Cromwell rose from a working-class background to become one of Henry VIII’s most important and trusted councilors. What role does class play in Wolf Hall? Does being a commoner ever inhibit Thomas’ ascent?

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Consider the female members of King Henry’s court. What types of political power do they wield? Is this power limited to their influence over husbands and lovers? 

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Ghosts appear at various points throughout the novel, particularly in moments of characters’ doubt and distress. What is the significance of these ghosts? Consider the appearance of Henry’s brother, Arthur, and Cromwell’s wife, Liz Wykys. 

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