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What concept is described as 'an island on land'?

Oppression

Community

Isolationism (correct)

Urbanization

What are the two extremes described by Ferdinand Tönnies?

Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft

According to Margaret Atwood, what happens in strictly controlled societies?

People will always betray one another.

In Chapter 1, what is contrasted with 'We' and 'Our'?

They Signup and view all the answers

What phrase reflects self-oppression in Chapter 1?

'These wayward lads' and 'Here's what took place. This is my reckoning.' Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about identity in Chapter 1?

'Broadest shoulders... Wives... children' VS 'Faces I do not like entirely' Signup and view all the answers

What social behavior is noted in Chapter 1?

'Gossip noisily' and 'Who is too friendly with their goat.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Chapter 1 suggest about power and weakness?

'The hottest heads declared... silent swagger.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the regressive perspective of village life described in Chapter 1?

'Divided into shares and portions for the larder.' Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to describe passivity to oppression in Chapter 1?

'Perhaps a dove will sit and simply coo until its feathers are singed black.' Signup and view all the answers

What mindset is highlighted in Chapter 1 regarding blame?

'An act of God. Bad luck, and not a soul to blame.' Signup and view all the answers

How does Chapter 1 depict Walter's role in village oppression?

'Player on a stage... their guilt on display.' Signup and view all the answers

What foreshadowing is present in Chapter 2's depiction of the village?

'The village is aflame, but not with fire.' Signup and view all the answers

What illustrates the village mentality of secrecy in Chapter 2?

'We prefer to keep our handshakes to ourselves.' Signup and view all the answers

Which words reflect the oppressive lexical field in Chapter 2?

'Ditched', 'rooted', 'planched', 'thicketed.' Signup and view all the answers

How does Walter express the impact of village oppression in Chapter 2?

'I have become a frowner.' Signup and view all the answers

What irony is found in Chapter 2 regarding authority?

'All the authority of his index finger.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Chapter 2 suggest about the bravery of Mr. Quill?

'Mr. Quill showed the greatest bravery.' Signup and view all the answers

What contrast is presented between newcomers and villagers in Chapter 2?

'Did not dip her gaze... defiantly proud' VS 'cowardly' villagers. Signup and view all the answers

What is said about Master Kent in Chapter 2?

'Yet to show his authority.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypocrisy noted about villagers regarding outsiders in Chapter 2?

'Enjoyed a reputation as our favourite rascals.' Signup and view all the answers

What relationship is drawn between pillars and oppression in Chapter 3?

'Oppression and is celebrated.' Signup and view all the answers

What expression portrays Walter's fault in Chapter 3?

'I will find a log later.' Signup and view all the answers

What imagery is used to describe industrialism's effects in Chapter 3?

'Mapping has reduced us to a web of lines.' Signup and view all the answers

What internal conflict does Walter face in Chapter 3?

'My damaged hands will pay amends to her.' Signup and view all the answers

What phrase expresses Walter's lost sense of purpose in Chapter 4?

'My labour was an act of love. Now, my labour has no love.' Signup and view all the answers

What statement refers to the difficulty of escaping oppression in Chapter 4?

'You cannot shovel a smell away.' Signup and view all the answers

What personification reflects the struggles faced by villagers in Chapter 4?

'It taxes us.' Signup and view all the answers

What imagery describes the cycle of suffering in Chapter 4?

'Bump our children's heads on the boundaries.' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Context and Themes

Isolationism represented as a metaphorical "island on land" highlighting seclusion and separation from the outside world.
Social structures contrasted between Ferdinand Tönnies' concepts of Gemeinschaft (rural community) and Gesellschaft (urban society), emphasizing the struggles of different social groups.
Hidden oppression depicted as a trait of controlled societies that leads to betrayal among individuals, reflecting Margret Atwood's insights.

Chapter 1 Insights

The use of "We" and "Our" contrasted sharply with "They," illustrating social division and a sense of hostility within the village.
Self-oppression is exhibited through the phrase "These wayward lads," indicating personal accountability and collective reckoning.
Identity issues highlighted through imagery of "broadest shoulders" and "faces I do not like entirely," showcasing the struggle with power dynamics and unity in rural life.
Gossip serves as a tool for social control, emphasizing the faults of the village and its reliance on malicious talk over authentic social interaction.
False power dynamics are expressed through "silent swagger," reflecting the facade of strength masking underlying vulnerability.
Regressive village life is illustrated as "divided into shares and portions," showing a fragmented existence in contrast to broader societal norms.
Passivity towards self-imposed oppression is metaphorically conveyed through a dove "cooking" in its own passivity, symbolizing inaction against societal issues.
The inevitability of collapse is highlighted by the mindset of attributing downfall to "an act of God," demonstrating a refusal to accept responsibility or blame.

Chapter 2 Analysis

Foreshadowing depicted as the village being "aflame, but not with fire," suggesting internal conflicts rather than external threats.
A destructive mentality emerges where communal relationships are strained: "We prefer to keep our handshakes to ourselves."
Lexical fields related to farming demonstrate the village's deep-rooted connection to the land, signifying both power and oppression.
Walter’s transformation into a "frowner" signifies the oppressive impact the village life has on individuality and emotional expression.
Irony arises when oppressive authority is wielded through the mundane act of pointing with an index finger, highlighting the absurdity in power structures.
The character of Mr. Quill represents true bravery amidst societal cowardice, reflecting the theme of flawed leadership and bravery within oppressive environments.
Contrasts between villagers and outsiders underline the dynamics of insider versus outsider perceptions, often leading to hypocrisy.

Chapter 3 Reflections

Irony in retaliation against the church's oppression, as represented by "Rosaries of flowers," shows how societal norms can romanticize suffering.
Walter’s inability to see beyond personal desires reflects a broader commentary on communal responsibility and selfishness denoted in repetitive phrases.
The impact of industrialism is illustrated by mapping that confines existence to "webs of lines," capturing the loss of freedom in a mechanized world.
Walter's self-interest is examined through his disloyalty contrasted with his desire for appearance, revealing the complexity of human motives within oppressive frameworks.

Chapter 4 Observations

The oppressive influence of the village is personal for Walter, as expressed in his longing for simplicity through the act of picking a flower, symbolizing loss and nostalgia.
Lingering foreboding in the village is poignantly stated as "You cannot shovel a smell away," indicating the permanence of oppressive experiences.
Villagers’ struggles are metaphorically connected to their land, where personification reflects relentless burdens, as encapsulated in "It taxes us."
The cycle of suffering in the village, reflected through the imagery of children and animals, reinforces the intergenerational transmission of oppression and conformity to social norms.

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