Context & Writer's Techniques (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Year Top Girls was written
Year Top Girls was written
1982
Patriarchy definition
Patriarchy definition
Social system where men hold primary power & authority
Second-wave feminism period
Second-wave feminism period
1960s-70s feminist movement challenging biased expectations
Winter of Discontent period
Winter of Discontent period
Winter 1978-79, widespread strikes disrupted Britain
Thatcher's historic achievement
Thatcher's historic achievement
Europe's first female Prime Minister
Thatcher's term as PM
Thatcher's term as PM
1979 to 1990
Verfremdungseffekt meaning
Verfremdungseffekt meaning
Alienation effect: prevents emotional ID w/ characters
Multi-role casting in Top Girls
Multi-role casting in Top Girls
7 actors play 21 different roles
Gestus definition
Gestus definition
Physical gestures revealing social attitudes & class relations
Thatcherite feminism focus
Thatcherite feminism focus
Individual achievement over collective progress for all women