How did Henry James decide to depict the social and political debates of 19th-century Boston?
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How did Henry James decide to depict the social and political debates of 19th-century Boston?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' choices and motivations?
What do you think led to the decision to focus so heavily on the themes of gender and activism?