Essay over "The Coquette" by Hannah Foster.
What does the novel say about the status of women in the early Republic? Do you think this is an accurate representation of women in the early Republic? Does the novel provide a window into all women's experiences in the early Republic, or is it limited to a specific cross-section of women (say, women of a particular race, class, or region)? How does it depict relationships between men and women? Do you think this is an accurate representation?