Sign of Four: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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How many key themes are identified in The Sign of the Four?
How many key themes are identified in The Sign of the Four?
Four
What motivates Jonathan Small's pursuit of the treasure?
What motivates Jonathan Small's pursuit of the treasure?
Desire for justice & vengeance
What does Holmes use to uncover truth and ensure justice?
What does Holmes use to uncover truth and ensure justice?
Intellect & reason
What does Conan Doyle explore through Jonathan Small's character?
What does Conan Doyle explore through Jonathan Small's character?
Thin line between justice & vengeance
What historical event is the treasure's backstory connected to?
What historical event is the treasure's backstory connected to?
The Indian Mutiny
How is Tonga portrayed in the novel?
How is Tonga portrayed in the novel?
As a 'savage'
What does the colonialism theme critique about the British Empire?
What does the colonialism theme critique about the British Empire?
Its moral ambiguities
What do the Sholto brothers' greed lead to?
What do the Sholto brothers' greed lead to?
Betrayal & murder
What does the Agra treasure symbolise in the novel?
What does the Agra treasure symbolise in the novel?
Greed
What does the treasure's cursed nature suggest?
What does the treasure's cursed nature suggest?
Immoral wealth brings misery
How is Mary Morstan primarily portrayed in the novel?
How is Mary Morstan primarily portrayed in the novel?
Passive & dependent
What were Victorian women expected to be according to the novel?
What were Victorian women expected to be according to the novel?
Passive & dependent on men