Hobson's Choice: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does dramatic irony reveal about Maggie before Hobson realises it?
What does dramatic irony reveal about Maggie before Hobson realises it?
Her intelligence & resourcefulness
What irony is shown when Hobson calls Maggie an 'old maid' unfit for marriage?
What irony is shown when Hobson calls Maggie an 'old maid' unfit for marriage?
Dramatic irony
What does Maggie raising Willie from the cellar to the shop symbolise?
What does Maggie raising Willie from the cellar to the shop symbolise?
His elevation from obscurity to success
What does Hobson's time at the Moonraker's Inn symbolise?
What does Hobson's time at the Moonraker's Inn symbolise?
His declining control over business & family
What does Willie's speech progression demonstrate in the play?
What does Willie's speech progression demonstrate in the play?
Self-improvement & social mobility
What does Willie's phrase 'I thought you were axing me to wed you' highlight?
What does Willie's phrase 'I thought you were axing me to wed you' highlight?
His humble origins vs Maggie's polished speech
What effect does the use of dialect have in the play?
What effect does the use of dialect have in the play?
Adds authenticity & contrasts social statuses
What is ironic about Hobson saying 'I hate bumptiousness like I hate a lawyer'?
What is ironic about Hobson saying 'I hate bumptiousness like I hate a lawyer'?
His own behaviour is bumptious
What effect does humour have in Hobson's Choice?
What effect does humour have in Hobson's Choice?
Critiques norms & exposes hypocrisies
What contrast exists between Hobson and Willie?
What contrast exists between Hobson and Willie?
Hobson's stagnation vs Willie's growth
What does Mrs Hepworth's praise of Willie's bootmaking in Act One foreshadow?
What does Mrs Hepworth's praise of Willie's bootmaking in Act One foreshadow?
His later success as a master craftsman
What effect do stage directions about Willie being raised from the cellar create?
What effect do stage directions about Willie being raised from the cellar create?
Make themes tangible & visually impactful