British literature Romance and the picaresque tradition in Robinson Crusoe Asked by macivinus@gmail.com Last updated by Cat on 21 Dec 21:52 Answers: 1
British literature What is the significance of the idea of a name? Of having multiple names? Of having a secret name known only to one’s self? Asked by Moth Last updated by Jill W on 12 Apr 19:49 Answers: 1
British literature Elinor is not exactly the narrator of the novel, but we are given more of her interior dialogue than that of any other character. Is Austen herself identifying with Elinor? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 23 Mar 17:25 Answers: 1
British literature Faced with the same decision as Willoughby, what would you do? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 23 Mar 17:21 Answers: 1
British literature Jane Austen published anonymously. It was said she wrote in a room with a door that creaked so she could hide her work when approached. Why might she have done this? Asked by Moth Last updated by Jill W on 08 Mar 23:36 Answers: 1
British literature How do the lives of the upper-class English in Austin’s day differ from our contemporary American society? Write a paragraph. Asked by Moth Last updated by Jill W on 08 Mar 23:22 Answers: 1
British literature This novel is set in the world of the upper-class in England as seen in the early 19th century. What are the chief activities and interests of its characters? Asked by Moth Last updated by Jill W on 08 Mar 23:18 Answers: 1
British literature Faced with the same decision as Willoughby, what would you do? Asked by Moth Last updated by Jill W on 08 Mar 20:30 Answers: 1
British literature How happy, or unhappy, do their lives eventually become for Elinor and Marianne? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 01 Mar 03:07 Answers: 1
British literature Describe Colonel Brandon’s personality. What are his secrets? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 01 Mar 03:06 Answers: 1
British literature What do you think about Willoughby’s choice to marry for money rather than love? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 01 Mar 03:04 Answers: 1
British literature Would you say that Edward Ferrars and Willoughby differ in much the same way as Elinor and Marianne? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 01 Mar 02:38 Answers: 1
British literature Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby are both guilty of encouraging the affections of one of the sisters while actually engaged to someone else. Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 14 Feb 19:56 Answers: 1
British literature The novel is full of secrets: the secret engagements, the secret loves. When these secrets are revealed, various people are hurt. Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 14 Feb 19:55 Answers: 1
British literature Elinor and Marianne are very different. Some say that Elinor exemplifies “sense”- cool reason, logic, restraint - While Marianne illustrates “sensibility”- emotion, passion, lack of restraint. Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 14 Feb 19:48 Answers: 1
British literature Briefly explain the relationship between Griffen and Kemp. Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 19:24 Answers: 1
British literature Who is really “against” Griffen…Kemp, or Griffen himself? Explain your choice of answer. Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 19:12 Answers: 1
British literature If Griffen had chosen to reveal his discovery (and his condition) from the start, how might the story have developed? Is there any way you can imagine that this procedure could have become a boon to the world? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 19:10 Answers: 1
British literature The Invisible Man Book Questions Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 19:07 Answers: 1
British literature Science is the key element in both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and in this tale. What are these authors saying about the role of science in society? Are they saying it is fundamentally bad? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 18:55 Answers: 1
British literature Invisibility has been a popular theme for stories, books, and films since Wells’ time. Why does it still remain so fascinating? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 12 Jan 18:48 Answers: 1
British literature The story begins with Griffen taking rooms at The Coach and Horses. Why did Wells begin the story here, and not the experiment that rendered Griffen invisible? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 05 Jan 20:43 Answers: 1
British literature We are often to identify with the main character of a novel. Does Wells invite us to identify Griffen? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 05 Jan 20:41 Answers: 1
British literature Does Wells invite us to sympathize with him? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 05 Jan 20:39 Answers: 1
British literature Do you like Griffen? Why or why not? Asked by Moth Last updated by Cat on 05 Jan 20:35 Answers: 1
