British Literature: 1688-1805

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How does 'The Rape of the Lock' use satire to critique society?

It uses mock-heroic style to satirize the trivial concerns and vanity of the upper class.

What philosophical ideas are explored in 'The Treatise of Human Nature'?

It explores skepticism, empiricism, and the limits of human understanding.

In 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', how does the author explain the basis of moral judgment?

Through the concept of sympathy and the impartial spectator.

How does the narrative of Olaudah Equiano contribute to the abolitionist movement?

By providing a first-person account of the horrors of slavery, humanizing the enslaved people. Signup and view all the answers

In 'Reflections on the Revolution in France', what are the author's main criticisms of the revolution?

Its radicalism, violence, and disregard for tradition and established institutions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' in the history of feminism?

It is one of the earliest and most influential works advocating for women's equality and rights. Signup and view all the answers

Explore the themes present in 'Lines composed a few miles above Tintern Abbey'.

Memory, nature, and the relationship between nature and the human mind. Signup and view all the answers

How are societal constraints explored in 'On being Cautioned against walking on a Headland overlooking the Sea Because it was frequented by a Lunatic'?

Through the contrasting imagery of the vast sea and the confined headland, personifying societal limits. Signup and view all the answers

How does William Blake use symbolism in 'The Chimney Sweeper' poems?

Uses the chimney sweeping as a symbol of child exploitation and the dark side of industrial society. Signup and view all the answers

How does Keats explore the relationship between beauty and truth in 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?

He suggests that beauty and truth are intertwined and that art can offer a glimpse of eternal truths. Signup and view all the answers

In 'Northanger Abbey', how does the author satirize the Gothic novel genre?

Through the protagonist's exaggerated imagination and her misinterpretations of everyday events as gothic mysteries. Signup and view all the answers

How does Shelley's 'Mont Blanc' reflect Romantic ideals?

By emphasizing the power of nature and the human imagination. Signup and view all the answers

How does 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' blend folklore and romance?

Through its use of supernatural elements, chivalric themes, and a focus on adventure and heroism. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main arguments presented in 'Common Sense'?

Advocates for American independence based on principles of natural rights and self-governance. Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Song of Myself' celebrate individualism and democracy?

Embraces the diversity of human experience and affirms the inherent worth and equality of all individuals. Signup and view all the answers

How does Aphra Behn challenge societal norms in 'Oroonoko'?

By portraying a Black hero with noble qualities and critiquing the institution of slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What makes 'Robinson Crusoe' a foundational text of the English novel?

Its focus on individualism, adventure, and the resourcefulness of the protagonist. Signup and view all the answers

In 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard', how does the speaker reflect on death and social class?

By contemplating the lives and potential of ordinary people buried in the churchyard. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key principles outlined in 'The Declaration of Independence'?

All men are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Signup and view all the answers

How does Blake use contrasting imagery in 'The Tyger' to explore the nature of creation?

He juxtaposes the beauty and power of the tiger with the potential for violence and destruction. Signup and view all the answers

Explore the theme of social injustice in 'London' by William Blake.

Blake portrays a grim picture of urban life, highlighting poverty, oppression, and the moral decay of society. Signup and view all the answers

How does nature contribute to the development of the speaker in 'The Prelude'?

Nature is depicted as a source of both delight and spiritual growth, shaping the speaker's imagination. Signup and view all the answers

What role does imagination play in interpreting the world, as suggested in 'Mont Blanc'?

Shelley suggests that human mind actively shapes our understanding of the natural world. Signup and view all the answers

How does 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel' evoke the atmosphere of the Scottish borderlands?

Through vivid descriptions of landscape, characters, and cultural traditions. Signup and view all the answers

How does Thomas Jefferson justify the call for independence in 'The Declaration of Independence'?

Drawing on the idea of natural rights and the social contract theory. Signup and view all the answers

What role of the individual in society does Walt Whitman champion in 'Song of Myself'?

Upholding self-reliance, embracing diversity, and breaking from traditional societal constraints. Signup and view all the answers

How does Aphra Behn's 'Oroonoko' challenge conventional depictions of race and heroism?

By portraying Oroonoko as a noble and tragic figure, defying racist stereotypes of indigenous people. Signup and view all the answers

What practical skills does Robinson Crusoe develop for surviving in a deserted island?

He learn to cultivate crops, build shelter, hunt for food, and construct tools and implements. Signup and view all the answers

How does Thomas Gray convey a sense of universality in 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard'?

Portraying the common experiences of life, death, and memory. Signup and view all the answers

How does David Hume challenge the concept of causality in 'A Treatise of Human Nature'?

Arguing that causality is based on habit and custom, not on any necessary connection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Phillis Wheatley as the first African American to publish a book of poetry?

Challenging racial prejudices and stereotypes of intellectual abilities. Signup and view all the answers

According to Edmund Burke in 'Reflections of the Revolution in France,' what are the dangers of radical social change?

The breakdown of order, traditional values, and institutions. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mary Wollstonecraft build her argument for gender equality in 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?

By challenging the notion that women are naturally inferior to men and advocating for equal education. Signup and view all the answers

How does William Wordsworth define the sublime through nature in 'Mont Blanc'?

as the most exalting and overwhelming idea, that is able to conceive mankind. Signup and view all the answers

How does The Declaration of Independence represent America's philosophy?

Representing the idea of democracy, equality, and natural rights. Signup and view all the answers

How does Thomas Paine reflect on American identity in Common Sense?

Reflecting the belief of independence and unity. Signup and view all the answers

How does Walter Scott incorporate aspects of the romantic era into The Lay of the Last Minstrel?

By using an emotional narrative along with beautiful scenery. Signup and view all the answers

In The Complaint of a Forsaken Indian Woman, what commentary does William Wordsworth offer?

He offers his sympathy towards an oppressed women. Signup and view all the answers

How can Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock, be considered satire?

Depicting an absurd love between two characters. Signup and view all the answers

How does William Blake evoke a sense of dread?

By using contrasting images and tones. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Oroonoko

A novel by Aphra Behn.

Robinson Crusoe

A novel by Daniel Defoe.