3.1 Understanding the Context of the Text

• Victorian Era England occurred from 1837 to 1901.
• What were the key figures or groups associated with the Industrial Revolution?

  Middle-class workers
• Which literary movement was influenced by the social and historical context of Victorian England?

  Realism
• Cultural and societal norms of Victorian England included strict expectations for gender roles.
• Social class in Victorian England was determined solely by occupation.

  False
• British Imperialism reinforced cultural prejudices in Victorian England.


  True
• The Industrial Revolution led to the depiction of class disparities and urban poverty
• Understanding Victorian cultural norms helps in interpreting characters' motivations.


  True
• Religion played a significant role in Victorian society, influencing moral expectations.


  True
• The Industrial Revolution created distinct class structures in Victorian society.


  True
• The setting in Victorian texts often reflects the historical and social context.


  True
• Which social issue was exacerbated by the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England?

  Social class inequality
• The Industrial Revolution exacerbated social inequality between factory owners and the working poor
• Match the historical event with its impact on the text:

  Industrial Revolution ↔️ Depiction of class disparities

  British Imperialism ↔️ Reinforcement of cultural prejudices
• What role did religion play in Victorian society?

  Strong moral expectations
• What Victorian moral standards influenced female characters in literature?

  Limited autonomy
• Key life events and social context inform an author's narratives
• A text's lasting legacy may extend beyond its initial reception.


  True
• Match the historical event with its corresponding social issue or cultural movement:

  Industrial Revolution ↔️ Social Class Inequality

  British Imperialism ↔️ Gender Roles
• Queen Victoria was a key figure of British Imperialism.

  True
• Match the cultural movement with its associated social issue:

  Realism ↔️ Social Class Inequality

  Scientific rationalism ↔️ Gender Roles
• Religion in Victorian England emphasized strong moral standards.
• The Industrial Revolution led to the depiction of urban poverty in literature, highlighting poor working conditions.
• What were some attitudes reinforced by British Imperialism in literature?

  National pride and cultural prejudices
• What was the expected role of men in Victorian society?

  Providers
• What were strict moral standards in Victorian society primarily concerned with?

  Sexuality and honesty
• British Imperialism influenced attitudes towards colonial subjects
• Urban environments in Victorian literature symbolize the social inequalities created by the Industrial Revolution
• Colonial territories in Victorian texts often portray biased attitudes towards colonized peoples.

  True
• British Imperialism reinforced traditional gender roles in Victorian society.
• British Imperialism reinforced traditional gender roles and social hierarchies.
• Victorian society expected men to be providers, while women managed the household
• The Industrial Revolution created stark social inequalities
• Match the setting with its symbolic meaning:

  Industrial Cities ↔️ Urban disparities

  Country Estates ↔️ Privilege of the elite

  Colonial Territories ↔️ Exploitation of subjects
• What are two key aspects to understanding the contemporary response and legacy of a text?

  Contemporary response and legacy
• Why is understanding the historical and social context crucial for interpreting a text?

  Shapes narrative and characters
• The Industrial Revolution exacerbated social inequality between factory owners and the working poor.
• How did the Industrial Revolution influence the portrayal of class struggles in literature?

  Urbanization and inequalities
• What was the primary expectation for women in Victorian society?

  Manage household and children
• What was the primary purpose of marriage in Victorian society?

  Enhance family status