Becoming Madam Secretary

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 17

Part 1, Chapters 18-34

Part 1, Chapters 35-46

Part 2-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How does the author’s portrayal of Frances Perkins challenge or reinforce traditional narratives about women in early-20th-century American politics?

Consider Frances’s family life in conjunction with her political choices. In what ways do her personal experiences inform her political perspective and her policy decisions?

Examine the evolution of Frances’s relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt. How does this dynamic reflect broader themes of political alliance and gender in the workplace?