Unit IV
“Liberty, equality, brotherhood”—are ideals that encouraged what movement?
French Revolution
Why does this era have as a name "Victorian Era"?
Because of Queen Victoria
Give another name for WWI
The Great War
What is Charles Dicken's Masterpiece entitled?
Great Expectations
What was the primary reason for WWII
Treaty of Versailles
Napoleon was defeated by English forces in what two battles?
Trafalgar and Waterloo
What author is a naturalist?
Thomas Hardy
The Soldier was used as what?
War propaganda or marketing to recruit new soldiers.
What is the pen name of Charles Dogson?
Lewis Carroll
What were the disadvantages of the Industrial Revolution?
Poor working condition, child labor, ilegal labor unions. etc.
Romanticism is a literary art that focuses on what?
What is Imperialism?
It is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means
Why did England enter WWI?
Because of its alliance with France and Belgium.
This romantic poet evoked the question “can dreams reveal truth”? This was due to his own experience. He suffered rejection and bullying.
Samuel Coleridge
In Churchill’s speech, what does he say they must not feel towards the enemy?
Intimidation
What were the advantages of the Industrial Revolution?
More products were available, cheaper and trade began to grow for England.
What symbol is used by Matthew Arnold to represent the coming of progress and the leaving of religion?
The cadence of the waves
What poem did Wilfred Owen write? Only the correct answer will be accepted.
Dulce et Decorum Est
One of the few Victorian poets, he mixed romanticism with realism. He spoke of nature and feelings in a very relatable and easy manner to understand. His poems shocked most people because they had a sad tone and he didn’t portray that in his personal life. Who was he?
Matthew Arnold
What was Queen Victoria's indirect contribution to literature?
Rise of strong female characters and female authors.
In this poem, the speaker envies the happiness and longevity of a bird.
Ode to the Nightingale.
Two platonic lovers need to say goodbye to each other. One thinks he's being very clear while the other is doubting what has been said. What is the name of this story?
Middlemarch
What 3 things does Churchill stress in his speech?
The present situation, asks Englishmen and women to help and emphasises the faith he has on victory.
In the poem by Wilfred Owen, he reduces the soldiers to beggars, animals and?
Hags
In Frankenstein what is the symbol the author used for social inequality?
The rejection of the monster by society and its creator