Blindness
Physical blindness highlights another character's __________.
ignorance.
Heart illness highlights a problem at the ______ of the plot.
heart
Paralysis represents...
characters being conformed or "paralyzed" by the government/society.
Author often use __________ and ____________ to emphasize the significance of blindness.
a) foreshadowing and oxymoron
b) hero's journey and motifs
c) juxtaposition and metaphors
c) juxtaposition and metaphors
If you see heart disease in literature, you can expect...
heartbreak and loneliness.
Literature illnesses generally represents...
a) heartbreak
b) societal conflicts
c) a new beginning
b) societal conflicts
When a character is metaphorically blind they are blind to...
the consequences of their actions/the truth.
Compare Odysseus' and Tiresias' blindness.
Tiresias is physically blind but has the ability to see the future, while Odysseus is figuratively blind to the truth.
The Tin man's lack of heart displays his...
inability to love the munchkin.
What does malaria mean in literature?
A character living in a bad environment/atmosphere.
Which type of illness is most common in literature?
A disease designed by the writer.