english final Flashcards
Pride and Prejudice as “First Impressions”
Topic Sentence: “Pride and Prejudice,” originally titled “First Impressions,” skillfully captures the essence of the novel through the evolving relationships based on initial misunderstandings.
Evidence:
1. Elizabeth Bennet’s first impression of Mr. Darcy is of his pride; she later discovers his true, generous nature.
2. Mr. Darcy initially dismisses Elizabeth as “not handsome enough to tempt me,” but later admires her “fine eyes.”
3. Wickham’s charming demeanor initially wins Elizabeth’s favor, but she later learns of his deceitful and manipulative character.
Austen’s Social Commentary in Pride and Prejudice
Topic Sentence: Jane Austen’s most enduring social commentary in “Pride and Prejudice” revolves around the critique of social class and marriage as a social contract.
Evidence:
Charlotte Lucas’s marriage to Mr. Collins exemplifies the societal pressure on women to marry for economic security.
The snobbery of the aristocracy is critiqued through Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s interactions with the Bennet family.
Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship highlights the value of personal merit over class distinctions, overcoming initial prejudices.
Romantic Traits in a Given Poem
Trait 1: Emphasis on emotion and individualism
Trait 2: Idealization of nature
Trait 3: Interest in the mystic and supernatural
Brave New World as Dystopian Literature
Government Control: The World State controls everything from human reproduction in Hatcheries to societal roles through conditioning.
Loss of Individuality: Bernard Marx feels alienated because his desire for individuality conflicts with society’s norms.
Technological Manipulation: The Bokanovsky Process is used to genetically engineer citizens for specific societal roles.
Propaganda Used to Control Citizens: Hypnopedia teaches citizens state-approved morals, ensuring they unconsciously adhere to them, like the mantra “Everyone belongs to everyone else.”
Historical Context of Brave New World
Industrialization and Technological Advancements: The novel features a society where technology controls and standardizes human life.
Rise of Totalitarian Regimes: The World State reflects absolute government control, similar to the totalitarian regimes of Huxley’s era.
Freudian Psychology: Techniques like hypnopedia in the novel show how deep-seated psychological methods shape society.
Aftermath of World War I: Portrays a society that chooses stability and superficial happiness over authenticity to prevent disorder and war.
Takeaways from the Course
- Improved Essay Writing
- Writing TImed Essays
- Embedding Quotes/How to put analysis into my writing
- Critical thinking and analysis
Verbal Irony
Occurs when a writer, speaker, or narrator uses words to say one thing when he/she really means the opposite of what he or she says. -sarcasm
Situational Irony
Occurs when an event that takes place (novel, poem, or on stage in a play) produces a completely unexpected outcome.
Dramatic Irony
Occurs when a character’s words or actions reveal his or her ignorance of a particular situation while the reader correctly understands the situation.
Direct Characterization
When the author explicitly describes character traits.
Indirect Characterization
When character traits are revealed through actions, speech, or other characters’ reactions.
Satire
Use of humor, irony, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices.
Free Indirect Discourse
The narrator conveys a character’s inner thoughts while staying in the third person
Character Foil
A character who contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities of the other character
Motif
A recurring symbol that takes on a figurative meaning
