The Question and Answer section for Washington Square is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The views and values of wealthy New Yorkers in the 1850's?
the theme of feminism and how does it shows on the female characters in the novel ..
Catherine is quite the unconventional heroine. Her mother died in childbirth (her childbirth), and her father is devastated not only because his wife has died, but because as a doctor his reputation has come into question as well. Thus, he has...