Theme: Restrictive Nature of Village Life (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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How does restriction operate in the village?
How does restriction operate in the village?
Through gossip, judgement & repression
What role does the hermit serve in the narrative?
What role does the hermit serve in the narrative?
A catalyst who disrupts passively
What does the hermit's presence expose about village dissatisfaction?
What does the hermit's presence expose about village dissatisfaction?
It existed before he arrived
What purpose does gossip serve in the village?
What purpose does gossip serve in the village?
It establishes boundaries & controls
What does 'Naturally he never went to church' reveal?
What does 'Naturally he never went to church' reveal?
Conformity is treated as inevitable
Why did villagers want to 'lead quiet lives'?
Why did villagers want to 'lead quiet lives'?
Fear of disruption & disagreement
What caused the 'great weight' that lifted when the hermit left?
What caused the 'great weight' that lifted when the hermit left?
Uncomfortable self-reflection
How do villagers respond after the hermit leaves?
How do villagers respond after the hermit leaves?
Destroy his hut & work to forget him
How does Crichton Smith present village life?
How does Crichton Smith present village life?
Orderly on surface but inwardly fragile
How does Crichton Smith critique the village?
How does Crichton Smith critique the village?
Through villagers' defensive reactions