The Woman in Black: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of The Woman in Black
Author of The Woman in Black
Susan Hill
Year The Woman in Black was written
Year The Woman in Black was written
1983
Era setting of The Woman in Black
Era setting of The Woman in Black
Victorian or Edwardian era
Literary tradition The Woman in Black evokes
Literary tradition The Woman in Black evokes
Gothic literature
Three key themes in The Woman in Black
Three key themes in The Woman in Black
Grief, revenge, and fear
Remote & treacherous setting in the novel
Remote & treacherous setting in the novel
Eel Marsh House
Protagonist of The Woman in Black
Protagonist of The Woman in Black
Arthur Kipps
Nature's role in The Woman in Black
Nature's role in The Woman in Black
Active force
Social context central to the plot
Social context central to the plot
Rigid social norms
Character who suffers from societal shame
Character who suffers from societal shame
Jennet Humfrye
Social issue causing Jennet's suffering
Social issue causing Jennet's suffering
Shame surrounding unmarried mothers
Gothic elements in the novel (3)
Gothic elements in the novel (3)
Eerie atmosphere, isolation, supernatural
Hill's horror approach (not graphic violence)
Hill's horror approach (not graphic violence)
Atmosphere, suspense, and the unseen
Type of tension Hill uses
Type of tension Hill uses
Psychological tension
Horror tradition Hill demonstrates expertise in
Horror tradition Hill demonstrates expertise in
Gothic horror tradition