21st Flashcards
Who is the author of the story “A Low Art”?
Margaret Atwood (Canada)
“The Penelopiad” includes the story _______ which retells the Greek myth of Odysseus from the perspective of
his wife Penelope. It aims to show how the traditional version focused only on Odysseus and ignored Penelope’s viewpoint.
“A Low Art”
What’s the title of the book ‘Homer’ written?
“The Odyssey”
What story contains this summary? “It tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who
wanders for 10 years trying to get home after the Trojan War. The
poem covers only the final six weeks of his journey. During his
journey, he encountered many perils, and all of his crewmates were
killed. On his return, he is recognized only by his faithful dog and a
nurse.”
“The Odyssey”
What’s the theme of “A Low Art” that is written by Margaret Atwood?
The Female Voice
Who is the author of the story “ Silk”?
Alessando Barrico (Italy)
What’s the theme of “Silk” that is written by Alessando Barrico?
Love In a Strange Place
Who is the author of the story “Malinche”?
Laura Esquivel (Mexico)
What story contains the summary of “The main character, Hervé Joncour, is a silkworm
trader who is forced to journey to Japan to continue his business
after a silkworm epidemic hits the whole of Europe. However,
silkworm eggs are not the only things he finds in Japan; he also
meets a mysterious young girl who he cannot stop thinking about.”?
“Silk”
What story contain the summary of “An extraordinary retelling of the passionate and tragic love affair during the conquest of the Aztecs between the
conquistador Cortez and his Indian interpreter Malinalli. When
Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors,
first meets the conquistador Hernán Cortés and becomes his
interpreter, she—like many—believes him to be the reincarnated
forefather god of her tribe.”?
Malinche
What’s the theme of the story “malinche”?
The Colonizer’s Tongue
Who’s the author of “The Valley of Amazement”?
Amy Tan (United States of America)
Who has the summary of “The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan is a novel that
explores the fates of a young European American mother and her
Chinese American daughter who live in Shanghai’s world of
high-class courtesans. The novel details the turbulent lives that the
three women have led and the circumstances that have caused them
to be separated from each other. The women find their way back to
one another.”?
“The Valley of Amazement”
What’s the theme of the story “The Valley of Amazement”?
The Self
Who’s the author of “The Good Body”?
Eve Ensler (United States of America)
