Comparisons with Crichton's Other Work (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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Which three stories share central themes with The Painter?
Which three stories share central themes with The Painter?
Mother & Son, The Red Door, The Hermit
What is the central conflict in all four stories?
What is the central conflict in all four stories?
Individual freedom vs. community conformity
Why does the boy in The Painter become an outsider?
Why does the boy in The Painter become an outsider?
Exceptional talent & physical beauty
What pronouns do the narrators use to show community identification?
What pronouns do the narrators use to show community identification?
"Us" and "we"
What do The Painter and The Existence of the Hermit both function as?
What do The Painter and The Existence of the Hermit both function as?
Cautionary tales
What must non-conforming characters ultimately do in both stories?
What must non-conforming characters ultimately do in both stories?
Leave the community
What is the rejection in these communities based on?
What is the rejection in these communities based on?
Difference itself, not moral wrongdoing
What theme do The Red Door and Mother and Son primarily explore?
What theme do The Red Door and Mother and Son primarily explore?
Living in constant fear of non-conformity
What do narrators do despite recognising community problems?
What do narrators do despite recognising community problems?
Overlook or ignore the issues
What do all four stories suggest is necessary?
What do all four stories suggest is necessary?
Change in community tolerance & norms