English Final Exam First Year

• Themes in The Odyssey

  • Odysseus' homecoming is a very prominent theme
  • Status quo is important in ancient greek life
  • Revenge and justice through their battle at their home against the suitors
  • Heroism
  • Women are often looked down upon
• Themes in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

  • King Arthur's court is the perfect court
  • Court represents order and nature
  • Court represents morality
  • Colour which identifies Christ is gold
  • The colour of nature is green
  • King Arthur's court is the ideal of civilization
  • Poem reveals that it is not
  • The form of the poem is formulaic
• Characters in Robinson Crusoe

  • Robinson Crusoe
  • Friday
  • Man Friday's Father
  • Captain of the ship
  • Xury
  • The Portuguese Captain
  • The Spaniard
  • The English Captain
• Characters in Pride and Prejudice

  • Elizabeth Bennet
  • Fitzwilliam Darcy
  • Mr. Bennet
  • Mrs. Bennet
  • Jane Bennet
  • Mr. Bingley
  • Charles Bingley's sisters
  • George Wickham
  • Lydia Bennet
  • Mr. Collins
  • Lady Catherine de Bourgh
• Mr. Bingley


  A wealthy and amiable gentleman who rents the nearby Netherfield Park. He is attracted to Jane Bennet and forms a romantic interest in her.
• Charles Bingley's sisters


  Caroline Bingley and Louisa Hurst are Mr. Bingley's snobbish and manipulative sisters, who look down upon the Bennet family.
• George Wickham


  A charming and deceitful officer in the militia, Wickham initially charms Elizabeth with tales of his mistreatment by Mr. Darcy but later reveals his true nature.
• Lydia Bennet


  The youngest Bennet sister, Lydia is frivolous, immature, and flirtatious. She elopes with Wickham, causing scandal and distress to her family.
• Mr. Collins


  A distant cousin of the Bennet family who stands to inherit Longbourn estate. He is pompous, obsequious, and absurdly self-important.
• Lady Catherine de Bourgh

  Mr. Darcy's aunt, Lady Catherine is haughty and domineering, accustomed to having her way and expecting different from others.
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel written by Mark Twain, first published in 1884.
• Huckleberry Finn


  The protagonist of the novel, Huck is a young boy who runs away from his abusive father and embarks on a series of adventures down the Mississippi River.
• Jim


  A runaway slave who joins Huck on his journey down the river. Jim is kind-hearted, loyal, and wise, and he becomes Huck's close friend and companion.
• Tom Sawyer


  Huck's adventurous and imaginative friend, Tom appears in the later parts of the novel and becomes involved in a scheme to free Jim from captivity.
• Widow Douglas


  A kind-hearted woman who takes Huck in and tries to civilize him, though he chafes against her attempts at reform.
• Miss Watson


  The sister of Widow Douglas, Miss Watson is more strict and stern with Huck, but she also tries to teach him morality and religion.
• Pap Finn


  Huck's abusive and alcoholic father, Pap is a negative influence on Huck's life and eventually becomes a threat to his safety.
• The Duke and the King


  A pair of con artists who join Huck and Jim on their journey down the river, the Duke and the King involve them in various scams and schemes.
• Judge Thatcher


  A respected member of the community who becomes involved in legal matters concerning Huck's future.
• Aunt Polly


  Tom Sawyer's aunt, Aunt Polly is a caring and maternal figure who looks out for Huck's well-being.
• Mary Jane, Susan, and Joanna Wilks


  The nieces of Peter Wilks, a deceased man whose inheritance becomes the focus of a con orchestrated by the Duke and the King.
• Jane Eyre is a novel by Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1847.
• Jane Eyre


  The protagonist and narrator of the novel, Jane is an orphaned young woman with a strong sense of integrity, independence, and resilience. She is determined to live life on her own terms and finds love and fulfillment despite facing numerous challenges.
• Edward Rochester


  The brooding and enigmatic master of Thornfield Hall, Mr. Rochester is initially Jane's employer and later becomes her love interest. He is haunted by secrets from his past, including his first marriage to Bertha Mason, who is locked away in Thornfield's attic.
• Bertha Mason


  Mr. Rochester's first wife, Bertha is depicted as a mentally unstable and violent woman who is confined to Thornfield's attic. Her presence and the circumstances of her marriage to Rochester pose significant obstacles to his relationship with Jane.
• Mrs. Reed


  Jane's cruel and unkind aunt, Mrs. Reed raises Jane after her parents die but treats her with disdain and neglect. She sends Jane away to Lowood Institution and later rejects her attempts at reconciliation.
• Helen Burns


  Jane's close friend and confidante at Lowood Institution, Helen is a pious and gentle girl who serves as a moral and spiritual influence on Jane.
• St. John Rivers


  A clergyman who helps Jane when she is destitute, St. John is Jane's cousin and later proposes marriage to her. He is depicted as cold, ambitious, and unemotional, contrasting with Jane's passionate nature.
• Adele Varens


  Mr. Rochester's young ward, Adele is a French girl whom Jane tutors at Thornfield Hall. She is lively and affectionate, and her presence highlights Jane's nurturing instincts.
• Mrs. Fairfax


  The housekeeper at Thornfield Hall, Mrs. Fairfax is a kind and maternal figure who initially conceals Mr. Rochester's secrets from Jane.
• Mr. Brocklehurst


  The austere and hypocritical headmaster of Lowood Institution, Mr. Brocklehurst imposes harsh conditions on the students while preaching Christian humility and charity.
• Blanche Ingram


  A beautiful and wealthy socialite who briefly captures Mr. Rochester's attention, Blanche represents the societal expectations of beauty and status that Jane must navigate.
• The Awakening is a novel written by Kate Chopin and published in 1899.
• Edna Pontellier


  The protagonist of the novel, Edna is a young woman who experiences a profound awakening to her own desires and identity. She challenges the societal norms of late 19th-century Creole society and seeks to assert her independence and autonomy.
• Leonce Pontellier


  Edna's husband, Leonce is a wealthy businessman who adheres to traditional gender roles and societal expectations. He is initially portrayed as loving but ultimately fails to understand or support Edna's desire for independence.
• Adele Ratignolle


  A close friend of Edna's, Adele is the epitome of the ideal Creole woman—devoted to her family, nurturing, and selfless. She represents the traditional roles and expectations placed upon women in their society.
• Robert Lebrun


  A young man who becomes infatuated with Edna, Robert serves as a catalyst for her awakening. He is charming, charismatic, and unconventional, and his feelings for Edna awaken her own desires and longings.
• Mademoiselle Reisz


  A talented pianist and friend of Adele Ratignolle, Mademoiselle Reisz is portrayed as independent, unconventional, and somewhat embittered. She serves as a mentor and confidante to Edna, encouraging her to pursue her artistic passions.
• Alcee Arobin


  A wealthy Creole man with whom Edna has an affair, Alcee represents the temptation of physical desire and passion. He is charming and seductive but ultimately shallow and self-serving.
• The Pontellier Children (Etienne and Raoul)


  Edna's two young sons, who are largely cared for by their nanny, Mariequita. They serve as a reminder of the traditional roles and responsibilities of motherhood that Edna struggles to reconcile with her own desires for independence and self-expression.