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1. 1.

   Write a diary entry for Barbara after she finds out about the marriage.

2. 2.

   Write how the story would have ended if Nevada had been told the actual content of the letter.

3. 3.

   The author makes several generalisations about females. List them and write your response to each.

4. 4.

   Compare the characters of Nevada and Barbara from Gilbert's perspective.

5. 5.

   "I do not know whether immortality shall accrue to man; but if not so, I would like to know when men like old Jerome get what is due them?" What does this statement refer to?