The Woman in Black (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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When was The Woman in Black written?
When was The Woman in Black written?
1983
Who wrote The Woman in Black?
Who wrote The Woman in Black?
Susan Hill
Which era does The Woman in Black evoke in its setting?
Which era does The Woman in Black evoke in its setting?
Victorian or Edwardian
What three themes does the novel explore?
What three themes does the novel explore?
Grief, revenge, and fear
What is the name of the remote and treacherous setting?
What is the name of the remote and treacherous setting?
Eel Marsh House
What does nature mirror in the story?
What does nature mirror in the story?
Arthur Kipps's fear & vulnerability
What literary tradition does the setting pay homage to?
What literary tradition does the setting pay homage to?
Gothic literature
How is nature described in relation to the story?
How is nature described in relation to the story?
An active force
What social issue is central to the plot?
What social issue is central to the plot?
Shame around unmarried mothers
Whose suffering is rooted in societal shame?
Whose suffering is rooted in societal shame?
Jennet Humfrye
What does Hill prioritise in her horror approach?
What does Hill prioritise in her horror approach?
Atmosphere, suspense, & the unseen
What type of tension does Hill use to evoke fear?
What type of tension does Hill use to evoke fear?
Subtle, psychological tension