3.4.1 Classic Literature

• What defines classic literature?

  Longevity, universal themes, impact
• Classic literature remains relevant over decades or centuries.
• Classic literature explores universal themes such as love, loss, and justice
• Why does classic literature appeal to diverse audiences?

  Universal themes resonate
• Classic literature has no influence on subsequent works or societal thought.

  False
• Match the author with their classic work:

  Victor Hugo ↔️ $Les Misérables$

  Gustave Flaubert ↔️ $Madame Bovary$
• Order the key periods of French classic literature chronologically:

  1️⃣ Renaissance

  2️⃣ 17th Century (Age of Louis XIV)

  3️⃣ Enlightenment
• What are the key characteristics of the Renaissance period in French literature?

  Humanism, rediscovery of classics
• The 17th Century in French literature is also known as the Age of Louis
• The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individual rights.
• Match the author with their major work and its description:

  François Rabelais ↔️ $Gargantua et Pantagruel$ - Humorous satirical novel

  Michel de Montaigne ↔️ $Essais$ - Collection of reflective essays

  Jean Racine ↔️ $Phèdre$ - Tragic play about illicit love

  Voltaire ↔️ $Candide$ - Philosophical novel satirizing optimism
• What are the major themes of Molière's plays?

  Hypocrisy and societal flaws
• Pierre Corneille's $Le Cid$ explores love, honor, and duty
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote $Du contrat social$, a political treatise on social contract.
• What is one characteristic of classic literature?

  Longevity
• Classic literature explores universal themes such as love, loss, and justice
• Universal themes in classic literature resonate across cultures and time.
• What is an example of a classic literary work with an elegant style?

  $Les Misérables$
• What does classic literature refer to?

  Timeless works
• Classic literature remains relevant over time due to its longevity.
• Classic literature explores universal human experiences such as love, loss, and justice
• What is the lasting impact of classic literature?

  Shapes societal views
• Classic literature is characterized by well-crafted prose or poetry.
• Which work by Victor Hugo is cited as an example of classic literature?

  $Les Misérables$
• Match the period of French literature with its key characteristics:

  Renaissance ↔️ Humanism, rediscovery of classical texts

  17th Century (Age of Louis XIV) ↔️ Strict classical rules, emphasis on reason

  Enlightenment ↔️ Emphasis on reason, individual rights
• François Rabelais is known for his work Gargantua et Pantagruel</latex>
• Who wrote $Le Cid$ during the 17th century?


  Pierre Corneille
• Voltaire's $Candide$ satirizes optimism and the human condition.
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau's $Du contrat social$ explores the social contract and citizen rights.
• What are common literary styles in classic literature?

  Satire, tragedy, romance
• Match the literary theme with an example from classic literature:

  Love and Romance ↔️ $Roméo et Juliette$ by William Shakespeare

  Tragedy ↔️ $Phèdre$ by Jean Racine

  Social Critique ↔️ $Tartuffe$ by Molière
• Understanding the cultural and historical context enhances appreciation of classic literature.
• What do literary themes in classic literature often revolve around?

  Universal human experiences
• Common literary styles in classic literature include satire, tragedy, and romance
• Understanding the cultural and historical contexts of classic literature enhances its significance.
• Match the period with its cultural and historical context:

  Renaissance ↔️ Humanism, Reformation

  17th Century ↔️ Reason, Court Culture

  Enlightenment ↔️ Reason, Social Critique
• Order the key periods of French classic literature chronologically:

  1️⃣ Renaissance

  2️⃣ 17th Century (Louis XIV)

  3️⃣ Enlightenment
• Classic literature refers to timeless works that have endured through generations
• What is one key characteristic of classic literature?

  Longevity
• Universal themes in classic literature explore fundamental human experiences such as love, loss, and justice.