Why does Agnes believe that she will be a good governess?

What are Agnes' motivations for wanting to become a governess?

Compare and contrast Mr. Weston and Mr. Hatfield.

Why is Agnes not able to make any progress with the Bloomfield children?

Describe Rosalie Murray's personality.

Do you believe that Agnes has any affect on any of the children she teaches? Why or why not?

How do the parents of the children whom Agnes is supposed to be teaching interfere with their instruction?

Compare and contrast Rosalie and Agnes' opinions of dating and marriage.

Discuss the idea of religious hypocrisy as it is presented in the novel.