Sense and Sensibility – Context (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What were the dates of the Georgian era during which Jane Austen lived?
What were the dates of the Georgian era during which Jane Austen lived?
1714-1830
What did the 19th century Romantic movement celebrate, contrasting with 18th century values?
What did the 19th century Romantic movement celebrate, contrasting with 18th century values?
Emotion, passion, beauty & living now
Which character embodies 'sense' through rational, restrained, and prudent behaviour?
Which character embodies 'sense' through rational, restrained, and prudent behaviour?
Elinor Dashwood
In Austen's time, what did 'sensibility' mean?
In Austen's time, what did 'sensibility' mean?
Strong emotional responses in moment
Why is it significant that the title uses 'and' rather than 'versus'?
Why is it significant that the title uses 'and' rather than 'versus'?
Suggests both approaches have value
What did novels of sentiment value more highly than reason?
What did novels of sentiment value more highly than reason?
Passion and emotion
What format did Austen likely use when first writing Sense and Sensibility?
What format did Austen likely use when first writing Sense and Sensibility?
Epistolary novel (told via letters)
Under inheritance laws, who typically inherited land in landed gentry families?
Under inheritance laws, who typically inherited land in landed gentry families?
The eldest son
What was the financial situation for unmarried women in the landed gentry?
What was the financial situation for unmarried women in the landed gentry?
Had to rely on relatives' generosity
Why did marriage represent more than just personal happiness for the Dashwood sisters?
Why did marriage represent more than just personal happiness for the Dashwood sisters?
It represented economic survival