Grimm Brothers' Folk Tales

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What genre emerged in England by the close of the 18th century, as highlighted in the text?

Historical fiction

Poetry of emotions

Gothic Romanticism

Novel of manners (correct)

Who are often the dominant authors and protagonists in novels of manners, according to the text?

Children

Men

Elders

Women (correct)

What is Jane Austen known for satirizing in her novels according to the text?

Military strategies

Astronomical phenomena

Social mores of the English country gentry (correct)

Marine biology

Which aspect of the English upper classes does Austen highlight through balls, visits, and society gossip?

Importance of rank Signup and view all the answers

What does Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela' focus on?

A servant girl climbing the social ranks Signup and view all the answers

What does the novel 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson reveal about social mobility?

The challenges faced by a servant girl in climbing social ranks Signup and view all the answers

What novel critiques Victorian class divisions and prejudice?

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Signup and view all the answers

Who is the principal character in Pride and Prejudice?

Elizabeth Bennet Signup and view all the answers

Which novel satirizes the duplicity and dishonesty of social life?

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Signup and view all the answers

In which novel does a good marriage play a crucial role for women's social status?

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Signup and view all the answers

Who is the favorite heroine among Jane Austen's characters?

Elizabeth Bennet Signup and view all the answers

'The House of Mirth' reflects which constraints faced by women?

Social constraints Signup and view all the answers

What was the methodology used by the Grimms for gathering stories?

Having stories sent to them by various people. Signup and view all the answers

Who sent the story 'The Juniper Tree' to the Grimms?

Philip Otto Runge Signup and view all the answers

In which version of 'Rapunzel' did the story openly refer to her pregnancy?

The original Grimms' version Signup and view all the answers

How did the Grimms revise 'Rapunzel' in their sanitized version?

They removed all references to pregnancy. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the central themes in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

The dangers of making hasty judgments Signup and view all the answers

What was different about Cinderella's stepsisters in the Grimms' version compared to Charles Perrault's?

They were blinded by Cinderella's helperbirds. Signup and view all the answers

What did W H Auden declare about Grimms' tales?

They are common-property books of Western culture. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Caroline Bingley try to sabotage Jane's relationship with?

Charles Bingley Signup and view all the answers

Which character initially captivates Elizabeth with charisma and a sob story about Mr. Darcy?

George Wickham Signup and view all the answers

What trait is Jane Bennet portrayed as in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Kindness and gentleness Signup and view all the answers

Who faces pressure to distance himself from Jane due to her social status?

Charles Bingley Signup and view all the answers

Which character in 'Pride and Prejudice' is infatuated with Mr. Darcy for his wealth and status?

Caroline Bingley Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the collection 'Tales of Mother Goose'?

Charles Perrault Signup and view all the answers

Which epic poem celebrates Finnish folklore?

The Kalevala by Elias Lonnrot Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the interest in folklore for the Brothers Grimm?

Rise in nationalism and cultural pride Signup and view all the answers

Which author aimed to challenge traditional folktale portrayals of women?

Angela Carter Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the featured great book 'Grimm’s Fairytales'?

Cultural traditions such as oral history and fairy tales Signup and view all the answers

Which German author published a popular collection of satirical folk stories?

Johann Karl August Musaus Signup and view all the answers