Margret Atwood

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

The representation of women in literature over the ages -presentation of Bad/evil
Rescue the representation of women in literature from both patriarchal stereotypes and from ideological feminist stereotypes

Question 2

Exordium

Answer 2

Appeals to logos to establish her credentials as a speaker. Amplification of literature “The creation of novels, plays and epic poems” establishes the intellectual lining of the speech, gains respect from the audience

Question 3

Society can be improved

Answer 3

By the full appreciation and understanding of women.

Society can be enhanced by the achievement of true equality (getting rid of stereotypes)

Question 4

Cookie Cut

Answer 4

Atwood argues there has been a tendency to “Cookie cut” in literature; domestic analogy draws Parallels with female experience

Question 5

Male writers

Answer 5

The truth about women have been repressed by male writers. Directly challenges her audience through dialogism “I’d bet you’re more likely to know which play Iago is in? arguing the memorability of villainous characters

Question 6

Literature reflects real life

Answer 6

Believes literature reflects real life, therefore should reflect real women. “The novel has roots in the mud, and part of the mud is history…” long sentence - progression of history and how feminism has influence literature.