A Girl Called Samson

How does the author’s use of first-person narration help to create a more vivid portrayal of Samson’s development? How might the story change if it were told from a third-person omniscient perspective?

How does Samson demonstrate courage and resilience throughout the novel, both as Deborah and as Robert Shurtliff? Analyze at least three specific examples from the text.

In what ways is Samson’s life shaped by The Struggle for Gender Equality and Personal Freedom? What obstacles does she face, and how does her personal struggle parallel the new nation’s fight for independence?