mid term Flashcards
What is the name of Zaroff’s island?
Ship Trap Island
What does Rainsford consider the most dangerous game?
Cape Buffalo
Human - think and reason
What does Rainsford carry during the hunt?
What does Zaroff carry?
Rainsford carries a knife.
Zaroff carries a pistol, hounds, and Ivan
What does Rainsford do to confuse Zaroff?
Rainsford goes in a different direction.
Social darwinism
the theory that individuals are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals - “social survival of the fittest”
Dilemma
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives
What has caused Zaroff to be the way he is?
he grew up rich, owned a lot of land, hunted his whole life, broke rules, no consequences
commander in military; leader
exposition
background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story
conflict
a serious disagreement between opposing forces
plot
the sequence of events in which each event affects the next one through the principle of cause-and-effect
verbal irony
a type of irony where a person says one thing but means the opposite, expressing humor, frustration, or anger
dramatic irony
a literary device by which the audience’s or reader’s understanding of events or individuals in a work surpasses that of its characters.
indirect characterization
when an author reveals a character’s traits through actions, thoughts, speech, etc., instead of saying it outright.
direct characterization
when an author describes a character in a straightforward manner, as if telling the reader directly.
point of view
who is telling/narrating a story
first person narration
narrator
omniscient narrator
“all knowing” - 3rd person
Mr. Jones - Manor Farm
representation of Czar Nicholas ll
What is the main problem with man?
he consumes without producing
What is the distinguishing physical mark of the human being?
hand - item of manipulation and propulsion
What can the life of the animal be described as?
MISERY, SLAVERY
Why does Mr. Jones fire a gun at the barn?
he thinks there is a fox
Who does Snowball represent?
Lenin - socialist, idealist
Who does Napoleon represent?
Stalin - communist, dictator in a communist system
What does Squealer do?
he is used to make explanations and use propaganda
What does Molly represent?
CAPITALISM
What do the cart horses, (Boxer and Clover) represent?
the working class / PROLETARIAT
Boxer is the main character/protangonist
What is a word to describe Benjamin?
CYNIC
What does Moses represent?
Biblical Allusion
Animalism Rules:
- No animal can kill another animal.
- Whatever goes upon two legs is the enemy.
- No animal may sleep in a bed.
- No animal may drink alcohol.
- No animal may wear clothes.
- No animal may live in a house.
- Any animal with four legs or wings is a friend.
- All animals are equal.
- No animal may touch money or engage in trade.
Describe the animal farm flag.
green with a hoof and a horn (comparable to the hammer and sickle of the Soviet Flag)
Snowball’s influence on the farm:
- tries to unite the animals
- tries to invent the windmill
- tries to educate animals
Why did Napoleon take Jessie’s puppies?
he took them for “special education”
What does Squealer tell the animals?
that the pigs are the brainworkers of the farm
Who does Mr. Fredrick represent?
Hitler (owned Pinchfield Farm
Who does Mr. Pilkington represent?
Winston Churchill - England (owned Foxwood farm)
After the BOTCowshed, what did the animals try to do?
They would try to turn Jones’ downfall to their advantage (like civil war between Red and White armies)
What did Boxer do during the BOTcowshed?
he killed a stable boy
What does Napoleon want?
he wants animals to work, for work socializes animals and keeps them under control
Who do the animals always side with?
the person who is talking.
What does Boxer say many times about Napoleon?
“Napoleon is always right”
What does Boxer represent?
IDEALIST/devoted communist - 100% loyalty to the system
Materialism
a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values
What were Jim and Della’s prized possessions?
Jim- his watch
Della- her hair
How much money does Della get from Madame Sofronie for her hair?
$20
What does Della buy Jim?
a plantinum fob chain
What does Jim buy Della?
a set of combs
What is the theme in The Gift of the Magi?
- care for others in selflessness
- SACRIFICE is the greatest gift
What does Della and Jim’s relationship show?
UNREQUITED LOVE
What is an allusion?
an indirect but meaningful reference
3 allusions in The Gift of the Magi:
- Magi (“wise” men)
- Queen of Sheba - hair
- King Solomon - watch
What is the theme in The Necklace?
- knowing the truth vs image
- true vs false values (wants vs needs)
When does Madame Loisel realize the necklace is missing?
when she takes off her wrap and looks in the mirror
How does Monsieur give Madame Loisel?
400 francs (rifle) (unrequited sacrifice)
What is Monsieur’s job?
he is a clerk in administry of education
What does Monsieur tell his wife to wear?
- the dress she wears to the theater
- flowers vs gems
What is Monsieur doing at the ball/party?
dozing off in a separate room (with some other husbands)
Why do they leave through the back door?
- ashamed of coat/wraps
- ashamed of shabby cats
How did they pay it all off?
- inheritance
- loan sharks
- hard work
What did people in The Lady, or the Tiger do to decide peoples fates?
- fate, administering justice
- people had a strong belief in pre-destined lives
- (“wheel of fortune”)
- “incorruptible chance”
What is the climax in Lady vs Tiger?
he walks to the door she chose
Most people including the king were…
semi - barbaric
Why was the young courtier thrown in jail?
he was in love with the princess
How did the princess figure out which door is which?
she used gold and “the power of a woman’s will”
What is an example of unrequited love in The Lady and the Tiger?
he puts his life in the princess’ hands
The crowd is __________ too
semi barbaric
What does the princess dream about?
- she dreams of tiger eating her bf
- dreams about bf getting married to lady behind door even more
Escapism
the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy
“Hen - pecked husband”
lack of respect - give up autonomy
Caricature
comically or grotesquely exaggerated representation of someone or something
5 events:
- navy hydroplane: driving in dangerous weather
- doctor: drive past hospital
- Trial: walk past newspaper boy
- War: reads magazine called liberty, picture of bombing
- firing squad: smoking at convenience store
How can you describe “Fantasy Walter?”
-brave
-heroic
-smart
-strong
-looked up to
-in charge
-do-all-things
Walter’s wife is…
like a mother to him
Where does Sinesio work
matress factory - “sweat shop”
How can you describe Sinesio’s working environment?
- crowded, socially unacceptable, illegal working conditions
- long hours, low wages
What are Sinesio’s goals?
-provide food for family
-education for family
-own small business
What does Faustina do to earn extra money?
extra ironing
What does Faustina decide?
she decides Sinesio MUST go
What does Faustina use to patch the hole in the door?
the lotter ticket - “paper dreams”
Local color
arroyo, autobus, la puerta, avenida, barrio
What does Sinesio decide from his brother’s letter?
he must go to USA, even though he wants to stay
What shows that Sinesio makes many bets?
owes their friend on baseball bet on Dodgers
What does Satis mean
enough
Major theme in Great Expectations:
money has the power to change peoples souls/characters
Why does Estella allow Pip to kiss her?
-tease
-Pip won the fight
Why does Pip want to be educated?
status
What does Miss Havisham pay for?
Pip’s apprenticeship to Joe (at 18 years old)
Pip’s inner conflict:
feels ashamed of himself, his family, his poorness, status
What happened to Miss Havisham’s mom?
died - father remarried
Describe Miss Havisham’s half brother
-in a scheme with fiance
What does the rotting wedding cake symbolize?
Miss Havisham unable to free from the past
When is the one time Joe gets angry?
when Jagger’s questions him about not wanting money
Describe Biddy
- cares about Pip
- kind to Pip + others
- plain + common
- education for itself
Describe Estella
- toy’s with Pip’s heart
- mean to Pip + others
- “uncommon,” accessorized
- education to be well bred, impressive to rich “husbands”
Why does Pip pick Estella?
he can’t have her
What do Mrs. Joe and Mr. Pumblechook except Pip to get from Miss Havisham?
money and property
Sublots in Great Expectations:
- orlick - hitting of Mrs. Joe
- Biddy and her grandmother/ the Gargery’s
- Miss Havisham and her relatives
What is the purpose of Trabbs Boy:
- show where Pip started/came from
- Pip is acting superior
Main theme in Great Expectations:
TRUE AND FALSE VALUES
What does Jaggers washing his hands symbolize?
he looks down upon the people he serves
