The Ruined Maid-Hardy Flashcards
1
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What are the key structural features of The Ruined Maid?
A
- Anapestic tetrameter contrasts heavy-subject matter
- Six quatrains with AABB rhyme scheme
2
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What are the key language features of The Ruined Maid?
A
- Refrain of ‘Didn’t you know I’d been ruined?”
- Juxtaposition between the more formal diction of Melia and her friend’s colloquial diction
- Melia’s casual tone
3
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Which quotes support the method of: Juxtaposition between Melia and her friend
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‘At home in the barton you said ‘thee’ and ‘thou’
‘But now I’m bewitched by your delicate cheek’
4
Q
Which quotes support the method of: Melia’s casual tone?”
A
‘Some polish is gained with one’s ruined’
5
Q
What literary era is The Ruined Maid from?
A
Victorian
6
Q
What is the key contextual information for The Ruined Maid?
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- Madonna-whore dichotomy
- Stigma surrouding sex and virginity in Victorian era-affecting only women
- Poverty
7
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What are the key themes of The Ruined Maid?
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- Sexual love
- Love and Money
