Identify and discuss the main themes of Ethan Frome and Billy Budd.
Topic 1: It has been written that “in many ways the world of My Ántonia is still with us, a neglected but significant part of America.” The same may be said of The Marrow of Tradition. What relevance do these novels have today, and what do they reveal to us about our collective past?
Topic 2: Identify and discuss the main themes of Ethan Frome and Billy Budd.