Qustions for: Massey Murder: a Maid, her Master and the Trial that Shocked a Nation
Charlotte Gray
- Why did Carrie Davies return to her employer’s home after visiting her sister and brother-in-law?
- Who do you believe was the true victim of the tragedy—Carrie, Bert Massey, or both?
- Which historical figure in the book did you find most compelling, and why?
- Do you think the jury reached the right verdict? Why or why not?
- How much did social class influence the investigation and trial?
- If the same events occurred today, how do you think the legal outcome would differ?
- How did the backdrop of the World War I shape the events and public attitudes?
- In what ways did the emerging Women's suffrage movement influence the case?
- Were you surprised by the expectations placed on women, particularly domestic servants, in 1915?
- What role did newspapers play in shaping public opinion about Carrie and the Massey family?
- How would social media have changed this case if it happened today?
- What does the book suggest about power, privilege, and gender?
- What does the book reveal about attitudes toward mental health and women's credibility in the early 20th century?
- Did anything in the story remind you of issues that still exist today?
- What surprised you most about this true story?
- Which scene has stayed with you after finishing the book?
- Did the book change your understanding of Canadian legal or social history?
- Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?