A wife in London - context Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote the poem referenced in the context of the Boer War?
A
Thomas Hardy
The poem was written in 1899.
2
Q
What society was Thomas Hardy critical of?
A
Victorian society
He expressed strong criticism of its values and norms.
3
Q
What was Thomas Hardy’s stance on war?
A
He was strongly opposed to war.
4
Q
What prominent theme is present in Hardy’s work?
A
The concept of fate.
5
Q
What is the color and thickness of the fog in London described by Hardy?
A
Dirty yellow and thick
Known as ‘pea-souper’ due to its appearance.
6
Q
What does the term ‘pathetic fallacy’ refer to in the context of fog?
A
The attribution of human emotions to nature.
7
Q
What is a teregram?
A
A message sent electronically and then printed and delivered.
