![]() ![]() ![]() Why were the Quakers persecuted? Does such persecution still exist today? anymore, this novel could potentially yield interesting discussions about modern day discriminations and their subtleties. While no discriminating legislation exists in the U.S. While the novel takes place over 300 years ago, it has a message that is important and relevant for today’s audience. The characters in the novel show courage for their faith and no shame for their love. Themes: The title of this novel acts also as the theme. William and Susanna must learn to find courage to love each other when so many are against them, as well as continue to follow God and fulfill their duties to their families and their faith. ![]() Their love is made harder by the religious persecution faced by the Quakers who are beaten and sent to jail for refusing to acknowledge their betters, the King of England among them. Initially through his love of Susanna, William comes to find the light of the Quaker faith and defies his father for her and his new faith. He comes from a wealthy Anglican merchant family and she from a poor Quaker family. Summary: William and Susanna are in love. ![]()
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