Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What term describes Chris Baldry's psychological condition from the war?
What term describes Chris Baldry's psychological condition from the war?
Shell-shock from trauma
What does Kitty's character primarily represent in the novel?
What does Kitty's character primarily represent in the novel?
The established prewar order
What event triggers Chris to begin recovering his memories?
What event triggers Chris to begin recovering his memories?
His two-year-old son's death
How does West present the novel's ending when Kitty declares Chris 'cured'?
How does West present the novel's ending when Kitty declares Chris 'cured'?
As unsettling and ambiguous
What role does Jenny serve in the narrative?
What role does Jenny serve in the narrative?
Instrument of truth
What does Margaret understand is required to genuinely save Chris?
What does Margaret understand is required to genuinely save Chris?
The dream binding him must be sacrificed
How do Margaret and Kitty differ regarding time's effects?
How do Margaret and Kitty differ regarding time's effects?
Margaret grew inwardly; Kitty stagnated
What symbolic figure does Margaret represent in the novel?
What symbolic figure does Margaret represent in the novel?
Earth Mother figure
What distinction does the novel make about time's nature?
What distinction does the novel make about time's nature?
Psychological vs objective time
What universal theme does West develop through multiple character experiences?
What universal theme does West develop through multiple character experiences?
Loss is universal and inescapable