Ignorance and Want

    Cards (12)

    • What does the term 'meagre' mean?
      Lacking in quantity or quality
    • What does the phrase "yellow, meagre, ragged scowling women" imply about the women described?
      It suggests they are impoverished and in poor health
    • How does the description of the women as 'wolfish' contribute to the overall imagery?
      It compares them to predatory animals, emphasizing their desperation
    • What does the term 'scowling' imply about the women's demeanor?
      It indicates they are angry or bad-tempered
    • What is the effect of describing the women as 'monsters'?
      It dehumanizes them and emphasizes their suffering
    • How does the imagery of 'poverty' affect the reader's perception of the women?
      It evokes sympathy and highlights their struggles
    • What does the phrase 'they are malnourished' reveal about the women's living conditions?
      It indicates they lack sufficient food and nutrition
    • What does the phrase 'developed to wolves' suggest about the children's transformation?
      It implies they have become predatory and lost their innocence
    • What does the term 'woe' signify in the context of the study material?
      It signifies great sorrow or distress
    • How does the phrase 'undersea' relate to the overall theme of the material?
      It may symbolize depth and hidden struggles
    • What is the significance of the phrase 'fully dressed in winter' in the context of poverty?
      It highlights the contrast between their appearance and their actual living conditions
    • How does the imagery of 'dressed in winter' contribute to the overall tone of the material?
      It evokes a sense of harshness and struggle against the elements
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