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What era is Jane Eyre set in?
Victorian
How does the Freak Shows link to Bertha Mason?
Mr Rochester locks her in the attic and then shows her off at his wedding to Jane.
Summarise what happens to Bertha and Mr Rochester near the end of the story.
Thornfield burns down and Bertha dies in the fire. Mr Rochester whilst trying to save Bertha loses a hand and an eye. He also goes blind in his remaining eye.
Summarise Jane's connection to the Red Room
Jane was punished by being locked into the Red Room where her uncle had died. She thought she saw her uncle's ghost and screamed and fainted.
What is bigamy?
Bigamy is getting married to another person whilst already married.
What religious imagery is used at the end of Small Island and what does it symbolise?
Baby Michael is put in a basket down the river like Moses. It symbolises the baby being a saviour and redemption as well show the theme of adoption in this era.
What are the Jim Crow Laws?
These were the laws in America that segregated black and white people.
Who are the main 5 characters and what are their ambitions?
Michael - to feel free, Hortense - to be a teacher, Gilbert - to be a lawyer, Queenie - to feel romance, Bernard - to impress Queenie.
What is the dramatic term used when actors freeze on stage and hold their positions at important moment?
Tableau
What is the name of the ship that carried over 1,000 Caribbeans to England?
Empire Windrush
Define patriotism
To have a deep love for your country
What does Dulce et Decorum est mean?
It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country
Why did Owens write Dulce et Decorum Est?
To expose the brutal reality of war and challenge the idea that dying for one’s country is noble
Identify two poetic techniques in this quote: "He put a bullet through his brain. No one spoke of him again."
Rhyming couplets and blunt imagery
What is a refrain?
A repeated phrase or line in a poem
Identify the poetic technique in this quote: "run my fingers through the gelled blackthorns of your hair."
Religious and motherly imagery
