Cultural Context (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What three characteristics define the Westover family's lifestyle in rural America?
What three characteristics define the Westover family's lifestyle in rural America?
Insular, patriarchal, & survivalist
What type of fundamentalism is used to justify misogyny in Tara's household?
What type of fundamentalism is used to justify misogyny in Tara's household?
Mormon fundamentalism
Which three institutions do the Westovers reject?
Which three institutions do the Westovers reject?
Formal education, medicine, & government
What two official documents does Tara grow up without?
What two official documents does Tara grow up without?
Birth certificate & school records
According to the Westovers, who uses public school to lead children from God?
According to the Westovers, who uses public school to lead children from God?
The Illuminati
What two behaviours are strictly enforced for females in Tara's family?
What two behaviours are strictly enforced for females in Tara's family?
Obedience & modesty
What three things is Tara repeatedly shamed for?
What three things is Tara repeatedly shamed for?
Clothing, independence, & ambition
How does the family unit in Educated operate?
How does the family unit in Educated operate?
Like a closed society
What is prioritised above truth or safety in the Westover family?
What is prioritised above truth or safety in the Westover family?
Loyalty
What two mechanisms maintain control in the family system?
What two mechanisms maintain control in the family system?
Psychological manipulation & groupthink
What does Tara's pursuit of education challenge?
What does Tara's pursuit of education challenge?
Her entire upbringing
What is the broader cultural conflict reflected in Tara's journey?
What is the broader cultural conflict reflected in Tara's journey?
Inherited beliefs vs individual autonomy