History 482
Discussion Questions

November 8, 2011


From the letters from tonight's reading, I want you to extract as many as possible of what you consider to be significant details that tell us about

  1. the soldier experience
  2. women's experiences
  3. experiences of the homefront

In looking at those details you have extracted, how do they differ, both within the smaller sub-category ( ie women's experiences) and between the categories as a whole.  What factor (s) might account for the different perceptions and experiences that you noted?    What do you feel is the most significant detail that you extracted for each of those categories, and why do you think so?