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Who created the term 'fairy tale'?
Who created the term 'fairy tale'?
- Charles Perrault
- Madame d’Aulnoy (correct)
- William Thoms
- Elias Lonnrot
What was a significant aspect of the Brothers Grimm's project?
What was a significant aspect of the Brothers Grimm's project?
- To rewrite ancient Greek myths
- To create romantic poetry
- To promote modern literature
- To preserve the spirit of the people (correct)
Which type of tales often have a spiritual or religious function?
Which type of tales often have a spiritual or religious function?
- Historical narratives
- Folklore (correct)
- Fairy tales
- Fables
What style are fairy tales typically written in?
What style are fairy tales typically written in?
When were the Norwegian Folktales published by Asbjornsen and Moe?
When were the Norwegian Folktales published by Asbjornsen and Moe?
What influenced the Brothers Grimm to collect fairy tales?
What influenced the Brothers Grimm to collect fairy tales?
Who wrote 'The Bloody Chamber' to challenge traditional folktales?
Who wrote 'The Bloody Chamber' to challenge traditional folktales?
What typical phrase do fairy tales begin with?
What typical phrase do fairy tales begin with?
What is one reason the Grimms' tales are significant in Western culture?
What is one reason the Grimms' tales are significant in Western culture?
How did the Grimms primarily gather their stories?
How did the Grimms primarily gather their stories?
What change did the Grimms make to the story of 'Rapunzel' in its revised version?
What change did the Grimms make to the story of 'Rapunzel' in its revised version?
What aspect of Cinderella’s tale sets the Grimms’ version apart from Charles Perrault’s version?
What aspect of Cinderella’s tale sets the Grimms’ version apart from Charles Perrault’s version?
What demographic did the Grimms initially target with their first edition of stories?
What demographic did the Grimms initially target with their first edition of stories?
What durable feature of the Grimms' tales continues to resonate with audiences across generations?
What durable feature of the Grimms' tales continues to resonate with audiences across generations?
What were Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm celebrated for besides collecting fairy tales?
What were Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm celebrated for besides collecting fairy tales?
Where were the Brothers Grimm raised?
Where were the Brothers Grimm raised?
What was a significant contribution of the Grimms to folklore studies?
What was a significant contribution of the Grimms to folklore studies?
How did the novel of manners differ from Romanticism?
How did the novel of manners differ from Romanticism?
What criticism is leveled against novels dominated by women during the rise of the novel of manners?
What criticism is leveled against novels dominated by women during the rise of the novel of manners?
In what way did Jane Austen's novels satirize societal norms?
In what way did Jane Austen's novels satirize societal norms?
What is a notable theme in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
What is a notable theme in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
Which author is associated with the early novel of manners?
Which author is associated with the early novel of manners?
What did Jane Eyre critique in its narrative?
What did Jane Eyre critique in its narrative?
What was the unfinished project the Grimms worked on?
What was the unfinished project the Grimms worked on?
What is the main theme satirized in Vanity Fair by Thackeray?
What is the main theme satirized in Vanity Fair by Thackeray?
Who is the principal character of Pride and Prejudice?
Who is the principal character of Pride and Prejudice?
What societal pressures are reflected in The House of Mirth?
What societal pressures are reflected in The House of Mirth?
What does Elizabeth Bennet find offensive about Mr. Darcy initially?
What does Elizabeth Bennet find offensive about Mr. Darcy initially?
What significant action does Mr. Darcy take to help Elizabeth's family?
What significant action does Mr. Darcy take to help Elizabeth's family?
What does Jane Austen suggest about social class in Pride and Prejudice?
What does Jane Austen suggest about social class in Pride and Prejudice?
At what age did Jane Austen begin writing her first version of Pride and Prejudice?
At what age did Jane Austen begin writing her first version of Pride and Prejudice?
What major error in judgment does Elizabeth make regarding Wickham and Darcy?
What major error in judgment does Elizabeth make regarding Wickham and Darcy?
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Study Notes
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
- The term “fairy tale” was coined by a French writer Madame d’Aulnoy in the late 17th century.
- The term “folklore” was first defined by English antiquarian William Thoms in 1846.
- Tales from Welsh Mabinogion (14th century) have a spiritual or religious function, unlike folklore.
- Fairy tales typically use simple language and imagery without poetic or literary references.
- The Brothers Grimm collected German fairy tales to preserve their culture’s spirit.
- The Grimms' work is considered the most significant collection of European folklore.
- The Grimms' methodology involved receiving stories from various sources, including written ones.
- Their initial collection targeted an adult audience but was later revised for children.
- The Grimms' tales have evolved through reinterpretations in various media.
Pride and Prejudice
- Early to mid-18th century saw the rise of the novel and Romanticism in literature.
- At the end of the 18th century, the novel of manners emerged in England, focusing on particular social groups.
- Jane Austen’s novels satirize the social customs of the English upper classes.
- The novel follows the Bennet sisters in their quest for a suitable husband.
- A good marriage was crucial for women to maintain or improve their social status.
- Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist, is intelligent and well-intentioned but initially misjudges Darcy.
- Darcy's arrogance creates tension, but he eventually reveals his true nature.
- Lydia’s elopement with Wickham threatens the family's reputation, but Darcy helps resolve the crisis.
- Austen emphasizes that good breeding doesn't automatically equate to good manners or morals.
- The novel provides a nuanced portrayal of society and its complexities.
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