In this lesson, we will be looking at traditional representations of women in Literature by exploring the Mary / Eve dichotomy. You'll then have the opportunity to apply this new theory to selected evidence from 'Dracula' before revisiting our cloud analysis techniques to make sure we are choosing the best evidence and linking our ideas together.
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The Mary figure in Literature is associated with nurturing behaviour. True or False?
false
Correct answer: true
true
Q2.
What is another name for the Eve character?
Madonna
Correct answer: temptress
temptress
virgin
Q3.
When authors do not stick to the general rules we expect of a character type they are said to do what to our expectations?
conform
convert
Correct answer: subvert
subvert
transform
Q4.
Lucy is one of the females in the novel. Mina is her best friend and also battles against Dracula's powers. What type of character is Mina in relation to Lucy?
antagonist
Correct answer: foil
foil
heroine
Q5.
What is the name of a society in which males hold the power?
capitalist
matriarchal
Correct answer: patriarchal
patriarchal
socialist
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UnitEnglish / Fiction: Reading and descriptive writing