How would you describe the Royal family's knowledge of the way the populace felt about them? Why was this so? What role do you think this knowledge, or lack thereof, played as a catalyst for the revolution?.

In what way would you say Marie's philosophy regarding people differed from Rousseau?

At one point, Marie told her neighbor, and later fiancé, Henri, she didn't agree with Rousseau's philosophy regarding the goodness of man.

When the Royal family tried to economize their personal lifestyle and the kingdom's expenses, how did the other nobles respond and why?.Who was the Duc D'Orleans and what type of role would you say he played regarding the French revolution? What role would you say he played in the common people's belief regarding the king?.What was the comparison Marie made between the Bastille and Versailles? How would you describe the organization, operations, scent and reality of daily life in each location?.Were you surprised as well? If so, in what way did those conditions surpass or fall short of your expectations? When Marie visited the Marquis de Sade in the Bastille, she was surprised by the conditions she found there.How do you think Marie's life differed from most other women of her time? Where would you say she placed her emphasis?.

Madame tussaud by michelle moran