"Ragtime" Quiz
The lives of an upper-class family and an African American musician intersect in early 20th century America, capturing the social and cultural changes of the era.
fiction | 320 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does Doctorow use historical figures such as Harry Houdini and Emma Goldman to enhance the narrative in Ragtime?
- Discuss the theme of social class and its portrayal in Ragtime. How do the characters from different classes interact and what does it reveal about the society at that time?
- Examine the role of music in Ragtime. How does it contribute to the atmosphere and themes of the novel?
- What is the significance of the character Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime? How does his story reflect the racial tensions of the era?
- Compare and contrast the perspectives of Mother and Father in Ragtime. How do their differing outlooks shape the narrative?
- Discuss the portrayal of women in Ragtime. How do characters like Evelyn Nesbit and Emma Goldman challenge traditional gender roles?
- What is the role of historical events such as the construction of the Model T and the rise of the anarchist movement in Ragtime?
