Comparative Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Louisa's plea 'Save me by some other means!' reflect in Hard Times?
What does Louisa's plea 'Save me by some other means!' reflect in Hard Times?
Her guilt & desire for atonement
How does Briony attempt to atone for her actions in Atonement?
How does Briony attempt to atone for her actions in Atonement?
Through her writing
What does Mr. Gradgrind's philosophy emphasise over imagination?
What does Mr. Gradgrind's philosophy emphasise over imagination?
Facts
In Atonement, imagination is depicted as both a creative source and a cause of what?
In Atonement, imagination is depicted as both a creative source and a cause of what?
Misunderstanding & conflict
What does Coketown's description highlight in Hard Times?
What does Coketown's description highlight in Hard Times?
Stark class divisions
What does Briony's view of Robbie as 'dull' despite his cleverness reflect?
What does Briony's view of Robbie as 'dull' despite his cleverness reflect?
Class prejudices against him
Why are factory workers called 'Hands' in Hard Times?
Why are factory workers called 'Hands' in Hard Times?
Shows dehumanising effects
In Atonement, war is presented as a consequence of what type of society?
In Atonement, war is presented as a consequence of what type of society?
Industrialised society
What did Tom seek from Louisa in his final moments in Hard Times?
What did Tom seek from Louisa in his final moments in Hard Times?
Forgiveness
What limitation of Briony's education led to her catastrophic mistake?
What limitation of Briony's education led to her catastrophic mistake?
Not understanding others existed