The Woman in Black: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What is Arthur Kipps' initial attitude towards ghosts at the start of the story?
What is Arthur Kipps' initial attitude towards ghosts at the start of the story?
He is rational and skeptical
Which themes does Hill explore through Arthur Kipps' character?
Which themes does Hill explore through Arthur Kipps' character?
Fear, trauma, & psychological impact
What primarily drives Jennet Humfrye as the Woman in Black?
What primarily drives Jennet Humfrye as the Woman in Black?
Anger & grief over losing her son
How is Jennet Humfrye portrayed in terms of her dual nature?
How is Jennet Humfrye portrayed in terms of her dual nature?
Both victim & perpetrator
What is Alice Drablow's relationship to Jennet Humfrye?
What is Alice Drablow's relationship to Jennet Humfrye?
She is Jennet's sister
What does Alice Drablow's character represent in the story?
What does Alice Drablow's character represent in the story?
Societal hypocrisy
What is Sam Daily's role in relation to Arthur Kipps?
What is Sam Daily's role in relation to Arthur Kipps?
He warns Arthur about dangers
What does Sam Daily symbolise in the story?
What does Sam Daily symbolise in the story?
The community's collective fear
What is Keckwick's occupation and key characteristic?
What is Keckwick's occupation and key characteristic?
Taciturn pony & trap driver
What does Mr. Jerome's fear represent in the story?
What does Mr. Jerome's fear represent in the story?
Pervasive fear among townspeople
What does Stella Kipps represent in Arthur's life?
What does Stella Kipps represent in Arthur's life?
Hope & normality
What symbolic function does Spider the dog serve?
What symbolic function does Spider the dog serve?
Loyalty & companionship