Thursday, April 5, 2007
Mill on the Floss Question #9
Identify two themes of the novel (your choice) and support the themes as found in the reading.
Mill on the Floss Question #8
How is that "present is the product of the past" in this novel? Explain, using quotations.
Mill on the Floss Question #7
How is the novel a reflection of the time (Victorian Age) in which it was written?
Mill on the Floss Question #6
Who is your least favorite character and why? Include quotations in your answer.
Mill on the Floss Question #4
Identify some lessons that can be learned from this novel. Include quotations.
Mill on the Floss Question #2
With whom does the narrator sympathize? What values does the narrator uphold?
Mill on the Floss Question #1
How can the novel be considered a feminist novel? Use quotations to support your answer.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
David Copperfield Question #10
Which character most annoyed you and why? (Dora gets my vote -- or maybe Jip, her dog, who is equally annoying). Use quotations to describe what the character says or does.
David Copperfield Question #9
At the beginning of the novel, David questions whether he will become the hero of his own life. Is he a hero? Explain.
David Copperfield Question #8
Discuss examples of class distinction (a common Victorian concern) found in the novel.
David Copperfield Question #7
By the end of the novel, which character do you most admire and why? Be specific in providing examples of what the character does.
David Copperfield Question #6
Dickens' novel is a novel of social commentary. He criticizes such social conditions as the school system (you discussed this in a previous response), the work conditions (especially child labor), the prison system, etc. Provide examples of the problems regarding working conditions in the Victorian Age. Use quotations.
David Copperfield Question #5
Discuss the symbolism of character names and place names. Provide examples of 5 or more. How do the characters fit their names and the descriptions of the places fit their names? Again, use quotations. (Good examples to use: Steerforth, Copperfield, etc.)
David Copperfield Questions #4
Compare and contrast Mr. Creakle's school (Salem House) to Dr. Strong's school. What makes Dr. Strong's school more successful? Use quotations to support your response.
David Copperfield Question #3
Annie Strong says, "There can be no disparity in marriage like unsuitability of mind and purpose." Apply this statement to the marriages of the following: Barkis and Peggotty, Clara Copperfield and Mr. Murdstone, and David and Dora. (Some marriages may be successful because there IS suitability of mind and purpose).
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