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Themes in Literature: Death and Humanity

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Themes in Literature: Death and Humanity

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What caused the death of the mother?

Idleness

Vice

Intemperance

All of the above (correct)

How did the villagers' feelings towards the dead mother change after her death?

Fear turned into empathy

Scorn intensified and anger grew stronger

Pity replaced anger and sorrow replaced denunciation (correct)

Indifference turned to hatred

What did the neighbors bring to the old hut after the mother's death?

Medicine for the children's diseases

Money and gifts for the children

New furniture for the hut

Grave-clothes and food for the children (correct)

Which child was described as a 'stout lad' capable of earning his living?

John Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Maggie two years before the events described?

She was injured in a fall from a window, damaging her spine Signup and view all the answers

Why were the villagers concerned about the children after the mother's death?

The children were left with no means to support themselves Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Ellis decide to take Katy in, despite thinking she could do much better?

She felt a sense of duty towards Katy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the general sentiment towards Maggie among those present after her mother's death?

Indifferent and cold-hearted Signup and view all the answers

What was the suggestion made by the rough man regarding Maggie's future?

To send her to the poorhouse Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joe Thompson find it cruel to leave Maggie alone?

He believed no child should be left alone in such circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mrs. Ellis feel about taking in Katy despite knowing she could find a better candidate?

She felt it was her moral obligation. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the community's attitude towards poor and sick individuals like Maggie?

They were cold and unsympathetic. Signup and view all the answers