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The Angel in the House

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According to Coventry Patmore's poem, The Angel in the House, the ideal housewife is portrayed as a woman who is

rebellious and disobedient

flawed and imperfect

devoted and dutiful (correct)

promiscuous and impure

What does the phrase 'The Angel of the house' refer to in the context of the poem?

A supernatural being who protects the household

The wife and mother who embodies domesticity

The idealized image of a perfect woman (correct)

A literal angel living in the house

According to the poem, the angel of the house is expected to be

a mother with flawed children

a virtuous and chaste woman (correct)

a non-virgin woman

a disobedient wife

What role does the sense of duty play in the life of the angel of the house?

It is determined by her husband's needs Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Hillingdon's quote suggest about the angel of the house?

She is devoted and dutiful Signup and view all the answers

According to the Victorian context, what is the perception of the fallen woman?

A woman who has lost her virginity Signup and view all the answers

What qualities does the fallen woman lose according to the text?

Her ability to run a house Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallen woman compared to in the text?

An angel Signup and view all the answers

What does the fallen woman rely on for survival according to the text?

The patronage of a man Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome for the fallen woman according to the text?

She becomes an outsider to society Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Angel in the House

The ideal housewife is portrayed as a woman who is selfless, submissive, and dedicated to her family.

Characteristics of the Angel of the House

Expected to be selfless, submissive, and gentle.
Sense of duty plays a crucial role in her life, guiding her actions and decisions.

The Fallen Woman

In the Victorian context, the fallen woman is perceived as a woman who has lost her innocence and purity.
Loses qualities such as modesty, virtues, and dignity.
Compared to a fallen star or a soiled dove.
Relies on her beauty and charm for survival.
Potential outcome is a life of despair, loneliness, and isolation.

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Quiz: Unveiling the Ideal Housewife Trope in Coventry Patmore's Poem Discover the fascinating portrayal of the ideal housewife in Coventry Patmore's renowned poem, "The Angel in the House" (1854). Test your knowledge on this influential work of literature and explore how it inadvertently shaped the creation of a lasting trope. Delve into themes of devotion, domesticity, and virtue as you unravel the significance of this iconic portrayal.