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English Literature Flashcards

1
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the state of extreme poverty (pennilessness)

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penury

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2
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lack of knowledge or information (inexperience)

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ignorance

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3
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Dickens writes A Christmas Carol in December of this year

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1843

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4
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In 1843 a set of laws which placed further restrictions on the poor

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New Poor Laws

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5
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the period when A Christmas Carol was written; Victoria was queen

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Victorian era

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A political system that believes production should be owned by the general community, not the individuals

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socialism

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A political system that believes production should be owned by individuals, not the community

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capitalism

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8
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The stage directions for the lighting before the Inspector arrives

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“pink and intimate”

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9
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The stage directions for the lighting when the Inspector arrives

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“brighter and harder”

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10
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Mr Birling’s opinion on the titanic and the future in 1912

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“unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable […] silly little war scares”

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11
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having a dislike of other people (unsociable)

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misanthropic

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12
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having extreme greed for money or material gain (greedy)

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avaricious

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13
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someone who keeps their wealth and spends little (cheapskate)

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miserly

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14
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a great desire to possess things owned by others (grasping)

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covetous

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15
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showing no interest, enthusiasm or concern (uninterested)

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apathetic

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16
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The year the events of An Inspector Calls takes place

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1912

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17
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The year An Inspector Calls was first performed in Britain

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1946

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18
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A question asked by Sheila to Gerald about her ring

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“Is it the one you wanted me to have?”

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19
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A comment made by Mr Birling about the idea of community

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“As if we were all mixed up together, like bees in a hive”

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20
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The stage direction for the Inspector’s arrival and his appearance

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“sharp ring” “massiveness, solidity and purposefulness”

21
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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed (guilt)

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remorse

22
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the action of being saved from sin, error or evil or evil (saving)

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redemption

23
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someone seeking to promote the welfare of others (charitable)

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philanthropic

24
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wanting to do good for others (warm-hearted)

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benevolent

25
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a real feeling of regret that leads you to wish away your past wrongs

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repentance

26
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A political system that believes production should be owned by individuals, not the general community

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capitalism

27
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A political system that believes production should be owned by the general community not individuals

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socialism

28
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A statement made by Sheila towards her father about his actions

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“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”

29
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The changing terms Sheila uses for her parents

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“mummy” “daddy”
“mother” “father”

30
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Sheila’s metaphorical comment about the inspector’s intentions

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“No, he’s giving us the rope so we’ll hang ourselves”

31
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An economist who believed that due to the growing population, disease and starvation would be a natural way to curb overcrowding

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Thomas Malthus

32
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Movement from rural areas to cities due to engines and factory growth

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Industrial Revolution

33
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A charity education system for the poor (Dickens supported this)

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Ragged schools

34
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The name for the 1840s as increased population lead to the poor suffering

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The hungry forties

35
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Gerald’s comment about his relationship with Daisy/ Eva

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” I didn’t install her there so that I could make love to her”

36
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Mrs Birling’s comment about who the inspector should speak to

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“Go and look for the father of the child its his responsibility”

37
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The inspector’s description of Eva/ Daisy’s situation

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“alone, friendless, almost penniless, desperate”

38
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Eric’s confession around the night he met Eva

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“that state when a chap easily turns nasty - and I threatened to make a row”

39
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Eric’s view of Eva and her personality

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“I liked her - she was pretty and and a good sport”

40
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The inspector’s comments on how Eric treated Eva

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“used her […] as if she was an animal, a thing, not a person”

41
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A society in which power and status is given to men

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patriarchal

42
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Prejudice towards women as a group

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misogyny

43
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Having high moral principles or morality (honourable)

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noble

44
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lower in rank, status or quality (subordinate)

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inferior

45
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exercising power in a cruel way (dictatorial)

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tyrannical

46
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showing no pity or compassion for others (merciless)

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ruthless

47
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The inspector’s view of how many people live like Eva

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“There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths”

48
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The inspector’s view on how society should behave

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“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other”

49
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The inspectors

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