Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Themes in literature
Themes in literature
Core ideas & universal concepts writers explore
3 interconnected themes in The Help
3 interconnected themes in The Help
Race, power, human relationships in 1960s Mississippi
How writing challenges oppression (The Help)
How writing challenges oppression (The Help)
Makes unspoken rules visible, threatens prejudiced systems
Effect of documenting prejudice
Effect of documenting prejudice
Exposes it for all to see, potentially shames responsible
Writing's personal impact on Aibileen
Writing's personal impact on Aibileen
Gives her authority & self-assurance society denies
Complexity of people theme
Complexity of people theme
People have more nuance than simple categories can capture
Workers' feelings towards employers
Workers' feelings towards employers
Conflicting: contempt for some, genuine affection for children
Deception of appearances theme
Deception of appearances theme
Judging by race, class, looks alone is absurd
Hilly's prejudiced view of Black people
Hilly's prejudiced view of Black people
Dirty, diseased, unintelligent
Celia Foote: perception vs reality
Celia Foote: perception vs reality
Judged 'white trash' but proves kinder, less prejudiced