Inspiring female writers – Flashcard

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Who is Mary Shelley?

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Mary Shelley was an English novelist best known for her Gothic novel 'Frankenstein', which is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction.

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What inspired Mary Shelley to write 'Frankenstein'?

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Mary Shelley was inspired to write 'Frankenstein' during a summer spent in Switzerland, where she and her friends engaged in a ghost story competition.

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What is the main theme of 'Frankenstein'?

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The main theme of 'Frankenstein' is the exploration of the consequences of playing God and the ethical implications of scientific experimentation.

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What is 'Noughts and Crosses' about?

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'Noughts and Crosses' is a novel by Malorie Blackman that explores themes of racism, love, and societal division through the story of a black girl (a Cross) and a white boy (a Nought).

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What is the significance of the title 'Noughts and Crosses'?

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The title refers to the two opposing social groups in the novel: 'Noughts' (white people) and 'Crosses' (black people), symbolizing the societal divide.

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When was 'Noughts and Crosses' published?

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'Noughts and Crosses' was published in 2001.

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What genre does 'Frankenstein' belong to?

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'Frankenstein' is primarily classified as Gothic fiction and is also considered one of the first science fiction novels.

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What is the setting of 'Noughts and Crosses'?

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The setting of 'Noughts and Crosses' is an alternate reality where society is divided along racial lines, with black people in power and white people oppressed.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'Frankenstein'?

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'Frankenstein' employs the literary device of framing, as the story is told through multiple narrators, including Victor Frankenstein and the creature.

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What is the conflict in 'Noughts and Crosses'?

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The conflict in 'Noughts and Crosses' revolves around the forbidden love between a black girl (a Cross) and a white boy (a Nought) amidst a racially divided society.