Marie Antoinette: The Journey Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

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1. Growing up, Marie Antoinette had fifteen siblings. First, describe the dynamic of a family that has so many children. How did Maria Teresa and Stephen manage to keep order in the house? What were the benefits for Marie Antoinette in having so many siblings? What were the downsides? How did Marie Antoinette's relationship with her various siblings help shape her as a future political leader? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

2. Describe Marie Antoinette's formal education when she was a young girl. What subjects were most emphasized in...
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