12 Questions
What word comes to mind when we think of a fantastic universe, rigorous mental construction, and labyrinthine structures in literature?
Borgesian
Who is the tormented Jew from Prague known for his short stories and novels that capture the impotent feeling of the isolated individual?
Kafka
What adjective is used to describe the extreme absurdity generated by totalitarian dictatorships of the twentieth century?
Orwellian
In which novel by George Orwell is humanity subjugated to Big Brother, an absolute lord who eliminates liberty and transforms society into automatons?
1984
What kind of language, purified of all invention and subjectivity, enslaves individuals to the system in Orwell's '1984'?
Newspeak
What does the word 'Orwellian' continue to describe and help us understand, despite the downfall of totalitarian regimes in history?
Danger
What did the first readers of Don Quixote think of the protagonist?
They made fun of this extravagant dreamer.
How is Don Quixote's insistence on seeing windmills as giants interpreted today?
It is seen as the highest form of generosity and a protest against the misery of the world.
How did Don Quixote contribute to our understanding of idealism?
Don Quixote's character, through Cervantes's genius, made idealism a clear and respected value.
Who is described as a 'small and pragmatic female Quixote'?
Emma Bovary
What did Emma Bovary's pursuit of passion and luxury lead to?
She was burned in the fire, like a butterfly too close to the flame.
What do the inventions of great literary creators enable us to do?
They enable us to explore and understand more fully the common human abyss.
Explore the deeper meaning behind the characters and themes in the novel Don Quixote de la Mancha, and how they reflect on society and idealism. Understand the significance of Don Quixote's actions and beliefs as a form of protest against the world's misery.
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