Fingersmith

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-6

Part 2, Chapters 7-10

Part 2, Chapters 11-13

Part 3, Chapters 14-17

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

What effect does the narration—alternating between two first-person narrators—have on the novel? How might the novel change if the reader only views events through Sue’s perspective? Through Maud’s perspective?

Compare and contrast the characters of Sue and Maud. Which character is more innocent? More knowledgeable? Why do they fall in love with each other?

Is Mrs. Sucksby a sympathetic character? Why or why not?