Emotions in the 18th Century Society

What was the "cult of sensibility" in the 18th century?

• A literary movement rejecting rationality

• A movement celebrating feelings and sympathy

• A philosophical critique of emotions

• A rejection of emotional expression in society

• A focus on stoicism over emotions

How was politeness related to emotions in the 18th century?

• By promoting extreme emotional displays

• By rejecting emotions entirely

• By showing balanced and moderate emotional responses

• By requiring public confessions of feelings

• By promoting politeness over sincerity

Why were women praised for "maternal altruism"?

• For silently enduring suffering and sacrifice

• For encouraging men to share their feelings

• For expressing emotions openly in public

• For their ability to show vulnerability

• For rejecting societal expectations of stoicism

What extreme acts demonstrated the "stiff upper lip" in men?

• Publicly crying to show emotion

• Writing about emotional vulnerability

• Avoiding challenges to hide weakness

• Participating in rational debates

• Endurance feats like exploration and swimming the Channel

What criticism does the speaker make of the "stiff upper lip"?

• It caused men to suppress emotional intelligence.

• It suppressed emotional development in women.

• It undermined traditional values of politeness.

How does Marianne react to Willoughby in the extract?

• She avoids him completely.

• She openly expresses her confusion and distress.

• She keeps her composure and greets him calmly.

• She storms out of the room in anger.

• She tries to suppress her feelings but fails.

How does Willoughby behave during the encounter?

• He is warm and apologetic to Marianne.

• He completely ignores Marianne.

• He nervously tries to avoid Marianne’s gaze.

• He is distant and avoids emotional engagement.

• He shows indifference toward Elinor and Marianne.

What does "keep a stiff upper lip" mean?

• To express emotions publicly

• To share feelings with close friends

• To act indifferent in emotional situations

• To suppress all feelings entirely

• To remain calm and composed under pressure

How does the American saying, "Follow your heart, but take your brain with you," contrast with the British "stiff upper lip"?

• It rejects balancing emotions with rationality.

• It promotes suppressing emotions entirely.

• It encourages balancing emotions and rational thought.

• It discourages emotional expression in all forms.

• It prioritizes stoicism over feelings.

How does the "stiff upper lip" concept relate to Elinor in Sense and Sensibility?

• A. She openly expresses her feelings to Willoughby.

• B. She avoids all interactions to hide her emotions.

• C. She remains calm and composed under distressing circumstances.

• D. She encourages Marianne to confront her emotions.

• E. She suppresses her feelings entirely and distances herself.