Victorian Literature (ENG3650)

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What does the title character represent in Toru Dutt's 'Buttoo'?

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The ideal of spiritual self-sacrifice.

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What do Charles Dickens' articles on the Preston Lock Out and Strike depict?

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Humanitarian concern for striking workers and class conflict.

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What does Mohandas Gandhi critique in 'Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule'?

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Western modernity and mechanization.

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Is Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem, 'How Do I Love Thee,' considered the most gorgeous love poem of all time?

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True.

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What theme is most prominent in James Clarence Mangan’s Irish poetry?

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Nationalist mourning and cultural loss.

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Define Victorian Literature.

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A literary period from 1837 to 1901 characterized by a focus on social issues, moral earnestness, and a variety of genres.

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What is the significance of the Industrial Revolution in Victorian Literature?

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It serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of class struggle, urbanization, and social reform.

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Who is considered the father of the modern novel in Victorian Literature?

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Charles Dickens.

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What role does social criticism play in Victorian Literature?

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It highlights societal issues such as poverty, class disparity, and gender roles.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'The Lady of Shalott' by Alfred Lord Tennyson?

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The conflict between artistic isolation and the desire for engagement with the world.