Literary Theory
A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it, according to feminist theory.
What is patriarchy?
The ethnic group in which Hassan was a member.
What is Hazara?
This is Hamlet's tragic flaw.
What is indecision?
The advertising agency the characters work for.
What is "Sterling Cooper"?
Placing two opposing concepts/ideas/words side by side to enhance the contrast.
What is juxtaposition?
Queer/gender theory considers how characters in a text exist outside of (or in conflict with) this idea.
What is the gender binary?
The name of Baba's closest friend.
Who is Ali?
This character dies first in the final scene of the play.
Who is Gertrude (the Queen)?
The professional that Betty goes to see for help with her numb hands.
What is a psychiatrist?
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for dramatic or comedic effects.
What is hyperbole?
The middle class generally but for Marxists it’s those who own most of the wealth and means of production.
Who is the Bourgeoisie?
The pomegranate tree is an example of this literary device.
What is a motif?
The way in which Hamlet's father is murdered.
What is poison in the ear?
The occupation of the person who Don Draper changes identities with.
What is a dead soldier?
Human conflicts or emotions may be reflected in nature.
What is pathetic fallacy?
The viewpoint that "the victors write the history" belongs to this literary theory.
What is post-colonial theory?
Who is Sanaubar?
The name of the character who is in line to the Danish throne and only appears physically in the play's final scene.
Who is Fortinbras?
The politician that Roger and Bert are offering to help.
Who is Richard Nixon?
The dictionary or literal meaning of a word.
What is denotation?
According to Freud, this disease belongs strictly to women.
What is hysteria?
The character who says, "You've always been a tourist here, you just didn't know it" (204).
Who is Farid?
The character who says, "'Tis unmanly grief."
Who is Claudius (the King)?
The name of the woman Betty slaps in the face.
Who is Helen?
When an animal speaks or behaves like a human.
What is anthropomorphism?