Comparative Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Celie's business making pants symbolise in The Colour Purple?
What does Celie's business making pants symbolise in The Colour Purple?
Financial & personal independence
At the end of What Maisie Knew, who does Maisie choose to live with?
At the end of What Maisie Knew, who does Maisie choose to live with?
Mrs. Wix, her governess
How does Shug Avery help Celie in The Colour Purple?
How does Shug Avery help Celie in The Colour Purple?
Discover self-worth & sexuality
How do Celie's letters change to show her transformation?
How do Celie's letters change to show her transformation?
From God to all of creation
In What Maisie Knew, Beale and Ida Farange are both described as what?
In What Maisie Knew, Beale and Ida Farange are both described as what?
Neglectful & self-centred
What does Sofia represent in The Colour Purple regarding gender roles?
What does Sofia represent in The Colour Purple regarding gender roles?
Refusal to be subjugated
In which time period is The Colour Purple set?
In which time period is The Colour Purple set?
Early 20th century
What theme is central to both The Colour Purple and What Maisie Knew?
What theme is central to both The Colour Purple and What Maisie Knew?
Parental neglect
What does Mrs. Wix provide that contrasts with Maisie's parents?
What does Mrs. Wix provide that contrasts with Maisie's parents?
Genuine care & stability
What is Nettie's relationship to Celie in The Colour Purple?
What is Nettie's relationship to Celie in The Colour Purple?
Her sister who writes letters