2.4 Extract Analysis

• Key features of 19th-century novel extracts include realism, character depth, social commentary, detailed settings, and narrative perspective
• Match the key features of 19th-century novel extracts with their descriptions:

  Realism ↔️ Faithful depiction of everyday life, portraying events and characters as they are without romanticization

  Character Depth ↔️ Detailed exploration of characters' motivations, backgrounds, and internal conflicts

  Social Commentary ↔️ Critical examination of social norms, inequalities, and institutions

  Detailed Settings ↔️ Rich descriptions that bring locations to life

  Narrative Perspective ↔️ Choice of viewpoint to convey the story and shape understanding
• In Charles Dickens' *Great Expectations*, the bleak, industrial landscape of Victorian London reflects the harsh realities of the era's social inequalities.

  True
• What is a key consideration when analyzing themes and symbolism in 19th-century novel extracts?

  Historical and social context
• What kind of tension does the theme 'Individual vs. Society' often highlight in 19th-century novels?

  Personal desires vs. societal norms
• Power dynamics and language barriers between characters can symbolize broader societal divides in 19th-century novels.

  True
• Why is understanding the historical and social context of 19th-century novels crucial for analyzing extracts?

  To interpret themes and characters
• Match the feature of 19th-century novels with its purpose:

  Social Commentary ↔️ Insights into societal issues

  Detailed Settings ↔️ Influence mood and character

  Narrative Perspective ↔️ Shape reader's understanding
• Order the steps of analyzing literary devices in 19th-century novel extracts:

  1️⃣ Identify the device

  2️⃣ Describe its purpose

  3️⃣ Analyze its effect on the reader

  4️⃣ Connect it to historical context
• Some common literary devices used in 19th-century novel extracts include symbolism, imagery, foreshadowing, irony, and metaphor/simile to enhance character development and social critique
• Foreshadowing in 19th-century novels creates suspense and social commentary
• The industrial landscape in Charles Dickens' *Great Expectations* reflects the social inequalities of Victorian London.


  True
• The tension between individual desires and societal constraints in 19th-century novels is often symbolized through characters' internal struggles.

  True
• What are some common symbolic representations of class conflict in 19th-century novels?

  Physical barriers, language
• How do relationships between characters from different social classes highlight themes of social inequality in 19th-century novels?

  Power dynamics, language barriers
• What effect does a first-person point of view have on the reader in 19th-century novels?

  Creates intimacy, investment
• The 19th-century novel emerged during a period of significant social, economic, and political change
• Order the purposes of realism in 19th-century novels:

  1️⃣ Faithful depiction of everyday life

  2️⃣ Portraying events and characters as they are without romanticization

  3️⃣ Reflecting the socio-historical context
• Some common literary devices used in 19th-century novel extracts include symbolism, imagery, foreshadowing, irony, and metaphor
• When analyzing themes and symbolism in 19th-century novel extracts, it is important to consider the broader historical and social context
• The theme of social inequality in 19th-century novels is often symbolized through contrasting descriptions of lavish mansions and squalid slums
• Understanding common themes and their symbolic representations allows for a deeper interpretation of 19th-century novel extracts
• The emphasis on realism and character depth in 19th-century novels reflects the literary techniques of the era
• Realism in 19th-century novels reflects the socio-historical context by portraying events and characters as they are without romanticization.


  True
• What does symbolism in 19th-century novels represent?

  Social, moral, or political ideas
• Irony in 19th-century novels highlights the discrepancies between societal ideals and realities
• What does symbolism represent in 19th-century novels?

  Broader social, moral, ideas
• What types of irony are employed in 19th-century novels?

  Verbal, situational, dramatic
• Social inequality in 19th-century novels is often symbolized through contrasting descriptions of lavish mansions and squalid slums
• Moral dilemmas faced by characters in 19th-century novels may be symbolized through religious imagery.


  True
• The plot of a 19th-century novel often involves conflicts and resolutions to create a coherent narrative.


  True
• Match the point of view with its description:

  First Person ↔️ Uses "I"

  Second Person ↔️ Addresses reader directly

  Third Person (Omniscient) ↔️ Knows all characters' thoughts
• What does the exploration of character depth in 19th-century novels allow readers to understand?

  How individuals navigated challenges
• What are the key components of a structured analytical argument?

  Thesis, supporting arguments
• The realism in 19th-century novels grounds the extract in the socio-historical context
• Detailed settings in 19th-century novels immerse readers in the cultural milieu
• Key aspects of 19th-century novels include historical context, key themes, and literary techniques
• The 19th-century novel emerged during a period of significant social, economic, and political change in Europe.


  True
• Social commentary in 19th-century novels provides insights into societal issues.


  True
• Symbolism in 19th-century novels often represents social, moral, or political ideas.

  True