Journeys in literature: Cold Mountain
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- In this lesson, we will be looking at quest narratives and how 'Cold Mountain' fits into this literary genre, particularly in relation to 'The Odyssey'. We will have reflection points throughout the lesson to help you think through our new learning and make links to ideas we have already explored. You'll be reading a new extract from 'Cold Mountain' today, one which focuses on our second protagonist, Ada, and her journey. At the close of the lesson, there will be a learning recap quiz to consolidate today's learning content.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which war is the backdrop to the narrative?
Boer War
Crimean War
World War I
Q2.
What insect is surrounding Inman throughout the extract?
ants
bees
wasps
Q3.
Whereabouts is Inman's wound located?
chest
lower back
thigh
Q4.
Inman has left a loved one behind. What is her name?
Anna
Mary
Rose
Q5.
What type of bird is Inman reminded of at the end of the extract?
eagle
raven
vulture
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the first stage of a quest narrative?
atonement
crossing the threshhold
return
the abyss
transformation
Q2.
When the protagonist reaches the abyss one of 3 things could occur. Which option is not true?
death
rebirth
revelation
Q3.
Which war did Odysseus fight in?
American Civil War
Carpathian War
The battle of Marathon
Q4.
Who was Penelope making a shroud for?
her brother
her mother
her uncle
Q5.
Who wrote the poem 'Angel in the House'?
Elizabeth Barrett-Browning
James Derby
William Blake