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What is Yorick's personality trait that leads him to travel to France?
What is Yorick's personality trait that leads him to travel to France?
- He is a meticulous planner and likes to research.
- He is open to experiences and acts on a whim. (correct)
- He is afraid of new experiences and likes routine.
- He is cautious and plans thoroughly.
What does Yorick believe can be found in dark passages?
What does Yorick believe can be found in dark passages?
- Only scary things.
- Very interesting things. (correct)
- Nothing of interest.
- Only boring things.
What is Yorick's approach to conversations and experiences?
What is Yorick's approach to conversations and experiences?
- He is shy and avoids them.
- He tries to take advantage of them. (correct)
- He is indifferent to them.
- He only engages in formal conversations.
What does Yorick believe is more revealing of national characters?
What does Yorick believe is more revealing of national characters?
Why is Yorick's experience at the barbershop significant?
Why is Yorick's experience at the barbershop significant?
What do Yorick's conversations with people like La Fleur reveal?
What do Yorick's conversations with people like La Fleur reveal?
Why was Sterne's novel popular in France?
Why was Sterne's novel popular in France?
What is the symbol of Yorick in the Bastille?
What is the symbol of Yorick in the Bastille?
What does the silk purse symbolize?
What does the silk purse symbolize?
What is Yorick's attitude towards his experiences?
What is Yorick's attitude towards his experiences?
Study Notes
Yorick's Characteristics
- Tries to connect with people from different backgrounds, but notes the "impossibility" of such connections
- Prefers a fantasy life to reality, which applies to his romantic encounters
- Values experiences and is open to possibilities
- Tends to fill in blanks with his imagination when interacting with people
Romantic Encounters
- Has many romantic encounters throughout the novel
- Doesn't see the face of the young woman in his first encounter, but fills in the blanks with his imagination
- Probes with his imagination to understand the reason for the sorrow he glimpses in the young woman
Travel Advice
- Believes in making the most of one's journey by being open to experiences and not missing opportunities
- Recommends being interested in everything and not being afraid to try new things
National Characters
- Compares the French and English, stating that the French are like coins that have been jingling and rubbing together, becoming alike, while the English are like ancient medals that preserve their individuality
Metaphors
- Uses the metaphor of a person walking down a dark alley to explain the importance of being open to experiences and not being afraid of the unknown
Plot Structure
- The novel is episodic and fragmented, with no traditional plot structure
- Minor conflicts include Yorick's flirtations and his need to obtain a passport
- Climax: Yorick discovers he is wanted by the French police for not having a passport
Foreshadowing
- Yorick's spontaneity and incomplete encounters foreshadow future events in the novel
Symbols
- The Starling: symbolizes Yorick's potential detention in the Bastille
- The Silk Purse: symbolizes the fille de chambre's genitals
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Description
This quiz analyzes the character Yorick in Laurence Sterne's novel, exploring his attempts to connect with people from different backgrounds and the humor in his sentimental journey.
