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Classic Literature and Rudyard Kipling
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Classic Literature and Rudyard Kipling

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What is a synonym?

A word with a meaning that is the same or very similar.

What is an antonym?

A word with a meaning that is the opposite.

What is a cognate?

A cognate is a word that shares a root with another word.

What are a few works of classic literature?

<p>To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, Moby Dick by Herman Melville, 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which three important events took place during Rudyard Kipling's lifetime?

<p>Reconstruction in the American South, British colonization of India, World War I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from the information about Rudyard Kipling?

<p>The themes in his stories reflect the questions of his time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rudyard Kipling pursue writing?

<p>He was fascinated by people and their motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was happening during Kipling's lifetime that inspired him?

<p>Kipling lived in India, which was a colony ruled by the British Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the larger themes of The Jungle Book?

<p>The story explores how individuals fit into society, the conflicts that arise, and how such conflicts can be resolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the third line of the poem 'The Law of the Wolves', the speaker compares the Law of the Jungle to a creeper girdling a tree-trunk. Which two statements best describe the comparison?

<p>A creeper is slender and can be broken, just as the law can be broken. The law binds the pack together, just as a creeper circles a tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a society?

<p>A society is a group of people who live together in a community and share the same values, beliefs, and customs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you think the law of the jungle is?

<p>It is the rules and laws that must be followed for society to survive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think people make rules and laws? Why are they important?

<p>Rules exist to ensure that everyone in society has a chance at security and happiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you think would happen to a pack if most of the wolves decided not to follow the law?

<p>If one wolf disobeys, others will follow, leading to disorder and chaos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical and cultural events influenced the writing of Rudyard Kipling?

<p>The colonization of India, World War I, imperialism, and reconstruction of the American South.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbol appears in 'The Law of the Wolves'?

<p>The creeping vine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of the jungle refer to?

<p>It refers to the rules that wolves must live by to ensure their survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kipling's point about the law of the jungle?

<p>A law is only as good as those who live by it; without respect for laws, society will crumble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural conflict had the greatest influence on Kipling's theme regarding the law of the jungle?

<p>British imperialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which explains why Rudyard Kipling became a writer and poet?

<p>He enjoyed writing for newspapers and using his imagination for fictional works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best identifies the symbolic meaning of the wolves in 'The Law of the Wolves'?

<p>Men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which detail supports the idea that a society is only as strong as its laws?

<p>For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What identifies a main idea supported by the detail that Kipling accepted only one literary award?

<p>Kipling was humble and disliked formal recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Synonym: A word with the same or very similar meaning.
  • Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning.
  • Cognate: A word that shares a root with another word, such as "unite" and "unity," which share the root 'unos'.

Classic Literature

  • Notable works include:
    • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
    • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
    • Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
    • The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
    • Moby Dick by Herman Melville
    • "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
    • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Rudyard Kipling's Context

  • Important events during Kipling's life:
    • Reconstruction in the American South
    • British colonization of India
    • World War I
  • Themes in Kipling's stories reflect societal questions of his time.

Motivation and Inspiration

  • Kipling's interest in human behavior influenced his writing of poems and short stories.
  • Lived in India when it was a British colony; imperialism shaped his observations and literary themes.

Themes in Literature

  • The Jungle Book symbolizes societal fitting and conflict resolution through animal characters and their interactions with a human boy.
  • The Law of the Jungle reflects the necessity of adhering to social rules for order and survival.

Law of the Jungle

  • Compares the law to a creeper vine: it can be broken yet is essential for unity.
  • The law binds the wolf pack together; compliance ensures prosperity for all.
  • Chaos occurs if members of society (or wolves) disregard laws.

Societal Importance of Rules

  • Rules are crucial for security and happiness within a community; mutual consensus on standards is necessary for stability.

Symbolism and Cultural Themes

  • The creeping vine appears as a symbol in "The Law of the Wolves."
  • Kipling emphasizes that the law’s validity relies on individual respect; failure to follow leads to chaos.
  • British imperialism is the primary cultural conflict influencing the themes of Kipling’s work.

Kipling as a Writer

  • Started with informational writing for newspapers but found joy in creative fiction.
  • Symbolic meaning of wolves relates to humankind.

Central Ideas and Themes

  • Society’s strength relies on the rule of law and individual compliance; the saying "For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack" encapsulates this idea.
  • Kipling's humility evidenced by his acceptance of only one literary award despite many offers.

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This quiz explores key concepts of vocabulary, notable works of classic literature, and the historical context surrounding Rudyard Kipling's life. Delve into definitions of synonyms, antonyms, and cognates while also examining significant themes in Kipling's writing influenced by imperialism and societal questions of his time.

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