Monday, November 9, 2009

Discussion Leader #1: Jenny

1.) What are some of the first things Nora notices about the men she encounters while dressed as Ned?

She notices that men aren't very judgmental. She expected them to be against anyone that wasn't like them but she was wrong in saying so. The men only sometimes didn't have the same respect towards the upper class.

2.) Why did Nora choose to write this book?

Nora did not write this book as a way of coming out. She didn't do it because she wanted to be a transgender. This book is written so that Nora could have a chance to write about her experience as a man. The topic struck her as interesting and it was also something that would her some very important information that is not visible in the outside world.

3.)What did she have to do to make this transition?

Nora turned into Ned and she had to start dressing as a man as well as put fake facial hair on her face. She had to take special lessons to lower her voice and learn how to act like a man. Not everything would be taught at these classes, just the very basics.

4.) Who is this book dedicated to?

This book is dedicated to Nora's wife. I believe Nora's sexuality is a large influence on the book. I believe it helped spark the idea for the book and it also gives her a different outlook on the experiences she will go through. It also shows that Nora is not afraid of what people think of her.

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