Critical Lit. Lenses
Which lens is associated with the way male and female characters are portrayed in literature?
Gender/Feminist Lens
What is the narrator's name in The House on Mango Street?
Esperanza
The team's victory brought a sense of __ that united everyone.
a. exultation
b. malice
c. surmise
a. exultation
What is the name of the narrator?
Nick
What is the setting of the novel (time and place)?
Long Island (East and West Egg)
Summer 1922
The following critique aligns with which lens:
Privileged characters in The Hunger Games have a better chance of winning than poor characters.
Socio-Economic Lens
Where is The House on Mango Street set?
He acted __, making decisions without considering the consequences.
a) impetuously
b) solidly
c) superfluously
a) impetuously
What is the primary reason for Gatsby's parties?
To attract Daisy
Who kills Myrtle Wilson?
Daisy
Which lens requires the reader to consider the range of human emotions?
Psychological Lens
What country did Esperanza's parents immigrate from?
Mexico
Gatsby’s mansion appears extremely __________________ compared to Nick’s small cottage.
a. sumptuous
b. privy
c. malice
a. sumptuous
Who is Tom Buchanan's mistress?
Myrtle Wilson
How does Gatsby die?
He is shot by Wilson
Which lens focuses on the text (themes, symbols, etc.) itself without considering the author's intention when writing?
What are the names of Esperanza's neighbors who become her friends?
Rachel & Lucy
The debate led to __ among the team members, causing a rift in their collaboration.
a. exultation
b. dissension
c. reverence
b. dissension
Who is Dan Cody?
Wealthy man who Gatsby works for.
Makes him want for a more extravagent life.
What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?
Hope of being with Daisy
The following critique aligns with which lens:
"Little Red Riding Hood" is a cautionary tale that warns of invaders during the Franco-Prussian War.
Historical Lens
What or whom does Esperanza believe understands her?
The four skinny trees
His __ comments during the meeting offended several colleagues.
a. tactless
b. recurrent
c. vital
a. tactless
What does Daisy say she hopes her daughter will be?
A beautiful fool
How does Nick feel about Tom, Daisy and the wealthy elite by the end of the novel?
They are careless people.