Alan Bennets Diary Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘ sticky heavy shoulder neatly coiffed woman ‘ an example of
A
Pre modification
2
Q
Is this what we would expect of a diary ?
A
- seems more descriptive than emotional
- dates are typical tho
- seems like he wants people to read it. Intended audience ?
3
Q
Where did Alan study ?
A
Oxford uni
High lexis
4
Q
Purpose
A
- insight into his life and personality
- sense of advertisement of his work ?
- entertain ?
5
Q
Background of lady in the van
A
- based on true story
- Bennett let a woman live in her van on his driveway
