Thursday, April 5, 2007

Mill on the Floss Question #3

Is Mr. Tulliver a tragic character? Is he a tragic hero?

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.