53 pages • 1 hour read
Catherine Drinker BowenMiracle At Philadelphia
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1966A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
In what way was the Convention a “miracle” according to Bowen? Do you accept that term yourself? Why or why not?
2.
Explain how the historical context of the time shaped both support for and opposition to the Constitution.
3.
How do the descriptions of life in Philadelphia add to the drama of the Convention itself? Do these details contribute to any broader themes, or do they just help provide a more three-dimensional portrait of the events?
