Women In a Patriarchal Society Flashcards
What does Patriarchal mean?
The patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property
Whats a Bildungsroman?
A special kind of novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character, from his or her growth to adulthood
What does dehumanise Mean?
Deprive of positive human characteristics.
To make a person feel lass than human.
Whats a trope?
A trope is a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression or a significant or recurring theme or motif
What does zoomorphism mean?
Attributing animalistic qualities to a human
What does oppression mean?
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority
Whats Misogyny?
Dislike of, contempt ofr, or ingrained predujice against women
Whats ornithological imagery?
It involves descriptions of birds within literature - often metaphorically linking to a person
What was a MotherWoman/ what was she expected to do?
A motherwoman was expected to be in charge of all aspects of childcare whether that was organising it or doing it themselves, they were also very self sacrificing and put their family above the,
Whats a Literary Foil?
A character who contrasts with another character usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character
What does entrapment mean?
The state of being caught in or as in a trap
