English Midterm study guide Flashcards
Middle Passage
Transatlantic passage between West Africa and America
How long did the Middle Passage last
16th-19th century
What triangle was the Middle Passage part of
Second leg of the triangle trade system, slaveds brought to U.S. and raw goods to europe. (sugar,tobacco,cotton)
How long was a middle passage journey
6-8 weeks
How many africans were kidnapped
12-15 million
When did arthur miller write the crucible
1953
what was the crucible an allegory (story with hidden meaning) for
1950 Mcarthy trials
What is the crucible based on
1692 salem witch trials
What is Mcarthyism
spreading fear of communists and soviet influence
Crucuble characters based on real people
Abigail Williams, john proctor, reverend hale, judge danforth
What discussions does 12 angry men influennce
justice system, civic duty, moral responsibility
what was 12 angry men originally written as
A teleplay by reginald rose
what year was the 12 angry men film
1957
who directed 12 angry men
Sidney Lumet
who is the angry and stubborn 12 angry men juror
juror #3
what is atheism
lack of belief in god
agnosticicsm
indiferent to god, no assertive beleif but does not deny it
objective
based on observable
and verifiable facts, independent of personal feelings, opinions, or biases.
subjective
something that is based on personal
feelings, tastes, opinions, or experiences.
what does gothic literature involve
gloomy, decaying, or ruined
buildings such as castles, mansions, or abbeys
what do gothic literature buildings sybmolize
decay of
both the physical and psychological state of characters.
what does gothic literature explore
psychology of characters, often involving themes of madness,
guilt, and repressed emotions.
what literature does edgar allen poe write
gothic
edgar allen poe works
Tell-tale heart, The Raven, Fall of the house of usher, the black cat, Cask of
Amontillado.
