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Anglo-Saxon literature primarily relied on written forms of storytelling.

False (B)

Which of these is NOT a characteristic feature of Anglo-Saxon poetry?

  • Rhyme (correct)
  • Caesura
  • Kennings
  • Alliteration

    • The phrase "whale-road" is an example of a ______, a creative word combination used in Anglo-Saxon poetry.

    kenning

    What are two notable features of Anglo-Saxon prose style?

    <p>Alliteration and Kennings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features to their descriptions:

    <p>Alliteration = The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a line of poetry Caesura = A pause in the middle of a line, dividing it into two parts Kenning = A metaphorical phrase used to describe an object or concept Heroic theme = Focuses on bravery, loyalty, and the fate of warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Christianity influence Anglo-Saxon literature?

    <p>By blending Christian morality with existing pagan beliefs and stories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beowulf is a unique example of Anglo-Saxon literature because it solely focuses on Christian themes without any elements of paganism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three key characteristics of a typical Anglo-Saxon literary hero, as exemplified by Beowulf?

    <p>Bravery, Strength, Loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the 18th-century gothic novel?

    <p>Exploration of dark and supernatural themes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sublime in gothic fiction is a feeling of calm and peace.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central theme explored in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

    <p>The danger of unchecked ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Late Victorian gothic literature focused on themes like decay, moral corruption, and ______.

    <p>excessive pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is considered the father of the English historical novel?

    <p>Walter Scott (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Novels of manners primarily focus on the challenges of life in the wilderness.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element of the novel of manners?

    <p>Exploration of social conventions and values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gothic authors to their famous works:

    <p>Horace Walpole = The Castle of Otranto Ann Radcliffe = The Mysteries of Udolpho Matthew Lewis = The Monk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key theme explored in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice?

    <p>The social pressures and expectations surrounding love and marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jane Austen's novels often feature strong, independent female characters.

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    What is the primary focus of Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy?

    <p>The experimental nature of storytelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde explores the theme of ______ through Dorian Gray's journey.

    <p>vanity and moral corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels is a satirical work that criticizes human nature.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key motif in late Victorian gothic literature?

    <p>Decay and degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common theme found in Victorian gothic literature?

    <p>Focus on the beauty of industrialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Byronic hero is a character that is often characterized as a dark, brooding figure.

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    The creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein seeks ______ from Victor for the pain he has endured.

    <p>revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character from Charles Dickens' works represents the theme of childhood hardships and orphans?

    <p>Oliver Twist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Great Expectations is primarily focused on the themes of poverty and childhood hardships.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Bildungsroman?

    <p>A growing up novel that follows a young character's personal growth and search for identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charles Dickens is known for his _______ that highlight social issues and ordinary people's struggles.

    <p>novels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Charles Dickens' works with their main themes:

    <p>Oliver Twist = Poverty, crime and orphan struggles A Christmas Carol = Greed, kindness, redemption Great Expectations = Social class, ambition and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element does the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' primarily critique?

    <p>The value of morality over appearances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores themes of scientific advancement without consequences.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one theme prevalent in late Victorian literature.

    <p>Moral corruption or the clash between old and new values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The genre that focuses on a character's growth and search for identity is known as _______.

    <p>Bildungsroman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the primary focus of Charles Dickens' novels?

    <p>Social criticism and the struggles of ordinary people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhyme scheme is characteristic of English sonnets?

    <p>ABABCDCDEFEFGG (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Christopher Marlowe is best known for his comedies.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one major theme explored in Shakespeare's sonnets.

    <p>Love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sonnet originated in ______ and was later adapted by English writers.

    <p>Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the authors with their respective titles of metaphysical poetry:

    <p>John Donne = Death Be Not Proud George Herbert = The Collar Andrew Marvell = To His Coy Mistress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of metaphysical poetry?

    <p>Complex imagery and conceits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shakespeare's history plays often include themes of love and romance.

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    What is the central conflict in 'Doctor Faustus'?

    <p>The conflict between good and evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Shakespeare's tragedies, the character often has a fatal flaw known as ______.

    <p>tragic flaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Shakespearean plays with their genres:

    <p>Twelfth Night = Comedy Richard II = History Macbeth = Tragedy A Midsummer Night's Dream = Comedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the features of Shakespeare's comedies?

    <p>Romantic love and happy endings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renaissance elements in 'Doctor Faustus' include the rejection of religion.

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    Who wrote the play 'To His Coy Mistress'?

    <p>Andrew Marvell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shakespeare's sonnets are written in ______ pentameter.

    <p>iambic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key theme in Shakespeare's tragedies?

    <p>Fate and free will (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tragic hero in literature always has a happy ending.

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    What ultimately leads to Macbeth's downfall?

    <p>His ambition and guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Paradise Lost', Satan is depicted as a _____ figure who defies God.

    <p>tragic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Shakespearean tragedies with their central characters:

    <p>Hamlet = Prince Hamlet Macbeth = Macbeth King Lear = King Lear Romeo and Juliet = Romeo and Juliet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of neoclassicism?

    <p>Personal emotional expressions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Daniel Defoe wrote primarily about noble characters and their adventures.

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    What are two main themes of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'?

    <p>Free will and temptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An epistolary novel is told through _____ and documents.

    <p>letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following authors to their works:

    <p>Daniel Defoe = Robinson Crusoe Samuel Richardson = Pamela Henry Fielding = Tom Jones Johnathan Swift = Gulliver's Travels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is characteristic of a picaresque novel?

    <p>Adventure and travel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Johnathan Swift is known for his sentimental writing and emotional depth.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one major theme represented in the works of Neoclassical writers.

    <p>Moral lessons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first English novel is often considered to be 'The _____ Progress' by John Bunyan.

    <p>Pilgrim's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent theme celebrated in the poem Beowulf?

    <p>Loyalty and honour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beowulf does not include any supernatural creatures.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one work that is an example of Anglo-Saxon lyrical poetry.

    <p>The Wanderer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The code of __________ is a set of rules that knights followed, emphasizing loyalty and bravery.

    <p>chivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each Middle English romance with its author:

    <p>Sir Gawain and the Green Knight = Geoffrey Chaucer The Knight's Tale = Sir Thomas Malory Le Morte d'Arthur = Sir Thomas Malory The Canterbury Tales = Geoffrey Chaucer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of Middle English romances?

    <p>Inlining of technical manuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geoffrey Chaucer is known as the father of English literature.

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    What literary form is 'Utopia' associated with?

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    'The Dream of the Rood' combines __________ beliefs with heroic themes.

    <p>Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with their types of medieval plays:

    <p>Morality plays = Teach Christian lessons Miracle plays = Struggle between good and evil Interludes = Short plays for court entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major influence on future political thought according to Thomas More's work?

    <p>Utopia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story structure of 'The Canterbury Tales' allows each character's narrative to reflect their personality.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one characteristic that distinguishes the English sonnet from the Italian sonnet.

    <p>Use of rhyme schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 'Knight's Tale', two knights fall in love with the same __________.

    <p>woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Anglo-Saxon Literature

    • Oral Tradition: Poems were spoken before being written down.
    • Alliteration: Repeating the same sound in a line.
    • Caesura: A pause in the middle of a line, dividing it.
    • Themes: Heroic, religious; bravery, fate, loyalty, Christian beliefs.
    • Kennings: Creative word combinations (e.g., "whale-road" for sea).
    • Influences: Germanic and Norse; stories about warriors, battles, and monsters (like Beowulf).
    • Tone: Often sad, reflecting loss, exile, and the past.

    Christianity in Anglo-Saxon Literature

    • Moral Lessons: Christian ideas of good, evil, and salvation feature prominently.
    • Blending of Beliefs: Some works combine pagan and Christian ideas (e.g., Beowulf's fight against monsters symbolizes the battle between good and evil).
    • Biblical References: Poems like "The Dream of the Rood" draw inspiration from biblical stories.
    • Spread of Christianity: Reflects the progression of Christianity.

    Anglo-Saxon Hero (Beowulf)

    • Bravery: Fearless in the face of danger.
    • Strength: Possesses immense physical power.
    • Loyalty: Faithful to his people and leaders.
    • Honor: Values reputation and recognition.
    • Divine Support: Believes in divine intervention.
    • Sacrifice: Willing to risk life for others.

    Anglo-Saxon Prosody and Style (Beowulf)

    • Alliteration: Words in a line start with the same sound.
    • Caesura: Pauses within lines.
    • Rhythm: A strong, steady beat with four stressed syllables per line.
    • Kennings: Creative phrase substitutions for simple words.
    • Formal Language: Grand and heroic diction.
    • Repetition: Important ideas and phrases are repeated.

    Beowulf as Courtly Poetry

    • Noble Characters: Features brave, loyal, and honourable figures similar to courtly knights.
    • Formal Language: Uses elevated diction (language).
    • Themes: Loyalty, honour, heroism.
    • Narrative Features: An epic tale about quests, battles with monsters, and speeches.

    Anglo-Saxon Lyrical Poetry

    • Themes: Nature, exile, loss.
    • Form: Short, emotional poems with a strong rhythm.
    • Examples: "The Wanderer," "The Seafarer" (express loneliness and the search for meaning.)

    Anglo-Saxon Religious Literature

    • Themes: God, salvation, Christian values (humility, faith, charity).
    • Moral Lessons: Uses stories (saints, biblical figures) to teach morality.
    • Biblical References: References to Bible stories are common.
    • Influence: Created by monks, reflecting monastic values.
    • Examples: "The Dream of the Rood," "Caedmon's Hymn."

    Middle English Romances

    • Definition: Stories with knights, noble heroes, adventures, often with magic/supernatural elements.
    • Elements: Chivalric heroes, courtly love, adventure, magic, moral lessons.
    • Examples: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "The Knight's Tale."

    Middle English Arthurian Romances

    • Titles: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "The Knight's Tale."
    • Authors: Sir Thomas Malory, Geoffrey Chaucer.
    • Features: Chivalric code, moral lessons, alliterative and rhyming verse.

    Courtly Love

    • Concept: Idealized, unattainable love between a knight and a lady.
    • Illustration: "The Knight's Tale" (knights competing for a lady's love).

    Medieval Romances & Chivalric Code

    • Chivalric Code: Rules for knights; loyalty, bravery, courtesy, respect for women & God.
    • Examples: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" (Gawain demonstrates adherence to the code).

    Middle English Religious Poetry and Prose

    • Features: Christian teachings, salvation, moral lessons from the bible.
    • Examples: "The Parson's Tale," "The Pearl."
    • Purpose: Religious instruction, guiding and reflecting on morality and salvation.

    Geoffrey Chaucer

    • Works: "The Canterbury Tales" (pilgrims' stories to Canterbury).
    • Themes: Human nature, social issues, flaws in society (satire).
    • Legacy: Considered the "father of English literature" for his use of English and influence on future writers.

    Canterbury Tales Narrative Form

    • Structure: Pilgrims' stories told on a journey to Canterbury. Provides diverse themes and styles.
    • Narrator's Voice: Chaucer comments on the characters and stories.
    • Styles: Varied narrative styles of the characters.
    • Social Commentary: Shows the flaws within society, especially church issues.

    Medieval Theatre

    • Purpose: Christian instruction through plays.
    • Types: Morality plays (stories of saints & miracles), Miracle plays (good vs. evil), Interludes (short, comedic plays for courts).

    Thomas More

    • Works: "Utopia" (ideal society).
    • Humanism: Reflects renaissance humanism (reason, individual rights, classical texts.)
    • Impact: Influenced future political thought and discussions.

    English Sonnet

    • Origins: Italy, later adapted by English writers.
    • Key Figures: Sir Thomas Wyatt, Henry Howard, William Shakespeare.
    • Structure: 14 lines, specific rhyme scheme (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
    • Difference: English sonnets have a stronger emphasis on the closing couplet.

    William Shakespeare (Sonnets)

    • Works: 154 sonnets about love, beauty, time, and mortality.
    • Form: Iambic pentameter, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme.
    • Examples: Sonnet 18 (beauty, time).
    • Features: Metaphors, imagery, exploration of time & mortality.

    English Metaphysical Poetry

    • Features: Complex imagery, unusual metaphors (conceits), irony, philosophical themes (love, death, religion).
    • Authors: John Donne ("Death Be Not Proud"), George Herbert ("The Collar"), Andrew Marvell ("To His Coy Mistress").
    • Rhetorical Devices: Conceits, irony, dramatic tone.
    • Themes: Philosophical reflection and complex ideas about life and existence.

    Christopher Marlowe

    • Contributions: Significant early English dramatist known for powerful language and tragic heroes.
    • Plays: "Doctor Faustus" (tragedy about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil).

    Renaissance Elements in Doctor Faustus

    • Humanism: Faustus's pursuit of knowledge.
    • Individualism: Self-directed ambition.
    • Rejection of Religion: Faustus's agreement with the devil.
    • Quest for Power: Reflecting Renaissance fascination with human potential.
    • Tragic Hero: Character flaws leading to downfall.

    Doctor Faustus as Morality Play

    • Moral Struggle: Good vs. Evil
    • Allegorical Characters: Depicting symbolic figures.
    • Temptation and Redemption: Opportunity for repentance is offered but rejected.

    Shakespeare's History Plays

    • Sources: Holinshead's chronicles, The mirror for Magistrates.
    • Features: Power, kingship, battles, historical events, political issues.
    • Examples: "Richard II," "Henry V," "King John."

    Shakespeare's Comedies

    • Sources: Classical literature, Italian comedies, folk tales.
    • Features: Romantic love, mistaken identities, humour, wit, happy endings.
    • Examples: "Twelfth Night," "The Comedy of Errors," "Much Ado About Nothing."

    Shakespeare's Tragedies

    • Sources: History, classical works, mythology.
    • Features: Tragic hero with fatal flaw, fate vs. free will, conflict, violence/death, catharsis.
    • Examples: "Hamlet," "Macbeth," "Romeo and Juliet."

    Tragic Hero

    • Features: Nobility, tragic flaw, recognition of error, catharsis, death/destruction.
    • Examples: Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear.

    John Milton's Paradise Lost

    • Features: Epic structure, blank verse, important characters (Satan, God, Adam, Eve).
    • Themes: Free will, rebellion, temptation, sin, redemption.
    • Subject Matter: Human fall from grace, Satan's temptation of Eve, consequences of the fall, promise of redemption.

    Neoclassicism

    • Features: Reason over emotion, inspiration from Greek/Roman models, satire, simple writing style, focus on society/morality.
    • Genres: Satire, essays, poetry, drama.
    • Famous Writers: Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, John Dryden.

    Neoclassicism's Philosophical Foundations

    • Reason, Order, and Moral Clarity: Focus on classical ideals, human rationality, instruction, and guidance.

    Origins of the English Novel

    • Features: Realist stories, character development, often with social/moral commentary.
    • Names/Titles: "The Pilgrim's Progress" (John Bunyan), "Robinson Crusoe" (Daniel Defoe).

    Daniel Defoe

    • Contribution: Considered a defining early novelist.
    • Focus: Everyday people, realism, character telling the story.
    • Moral/Social Criticism: Frequently appearing in his works
    • Famous Works: "Robinson Crusoe" (first realistic adventure story).

    Epistolary Novel (Samuel Richardson)

    • Features: Told through letters, diaries, documents.
    • Examples: “Pamela,” “Clarissa.”
    • Perspective: First-person accounts, multiple viewpoints.
    • Psychological Depth: Shows internal workings of characters.
    • Moral/Social Themes: Examination of social expectations and morality.
    • Suspense: Builds tension through correspondence.

    Picaresque Novel (Henry Fielding)

    • Features: Rogue hero, adventure & travel, episodic structure, satire.
    • Examples: Works by Henry Fielding.
    • Tone: Comic and realistic exploration of the world's flaws.

    Jonathan Swift

    • Contribution: A great satirist critiquing society, politics, and human nature through irony and exaggeration.
    • Examples: "Gulliver's Travels".

    Tristram Shandy

    • Features: Experimental novel that challenges traditional storytelling through self-consciousness and metafictional elements.

    18th-Century Gothic Novel

    • Features: Dark, supernatural, atmospheric settings (castles, ruins).
    • Examples: "The Castle of Otranto" (Walpole), "The Mysteries of Udolpho" (Radcliffe).
    • "The Monk" (Lewis)
    • Themes: Fear, passion, mystery.

    The Sublime and Gothic Fiction

    • Connection: Awe, fear & wonder linked to powerful settings/supernatural events.
    • Effect: Evokes responses in the reader.

    Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

    • Themes: Ambition, identity, isolation, playing God, nature vs. nature, revenge.
    • Motifs: Exploration of human nature, responsibility, the consequences of unchecked ambition.

    Victorian Gothic

    • Features: Reflects Victorian social anxieties, dark themes, atmospheric settings, madness, isolation, supernatural elements.

    Late Victorian/Decadent Gothic

    • Themes: Decay, moral corruption, excess, duality, madness, supernatural elements, isolation.
    • Authors: Oscar Wilde ("The Picture of Dorian Gray"), Richard Marsh, Bram Stoker.
    • Examples: "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "The Beetle", "Dracula".

    Walter Scott

    • Contribution: Father of the historical novel, combined historical events with fictional characters.
    • Features: Detailed descriptions of landscapes, historical settings, complex plots.
    • Examples: "Waverley."

    Novel of Manners

    • Definition: Focuses on social customs/values of a particular group in society.
    • Authors: Jane Austen ("Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility"), George Eliot ("Middlemarch").
    • Features: Observation of social behaviours, moral and social commentary.
    • Themes: Love, marriage, social expectations, societal norms, morality.

    Jane Austen

    • Contribution: Major English author renowned for her astute observations of society.
    • Features: Social behaviour, relationships, women's lives, insightful characters, focus on love and marriage, social pressures.
    • Examples: “Sense and Sensibility,” “Pride and Prejudice”.

    Victorian Novel (Charles Dickens)

    • Features: Social criticism, memorable characters, complex plots, satire, exploration of societal issues.
    • Themes: Poverty, child labour, injustice, struggles of ordinary people.
    • Examples: "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations."

    Bildungsroman

    • Definition: Novel focusing on a young character's development and personal journey.
    • Examples: "David Copperfield," "Great Expectations," "Oliver Twist."

    Late Victorian Literature

    • Features: Societal changes, technological advancements, moral and values under question, realism, gothic elements and aestheticism.

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    • Theme: Duality of human nature, conflict between good and evil.
    • Reflection: Victorian focus on hidden darkness and societal pressures.
    • Gothic elements: Dark settings, mystery, supernatural.

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