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Northrop Frye
Believed art begins with imagination, not direct observation
Two Dreams
Literature combines wish fulfillment and anxiety dreams
Direct Experience
Immediate reaction to a book or movie
Conscious Response
Reflective analysis comparing different works
Language as a Tool
Words reflect intellect and freedom of speech
Education for Leisure
Concept of education for mental and cultural development
End-stopped Lines
Pauses at the end of poetic lines
Run-on Lines
Continuation of a sentence without a pause
Caesura
Pause within a line of poetry
Allusions
References to other literary works or cultural elements
Concrete Nouns
Tangible objects like 'pony' or 'book'
Abstract Nouns
Concepts like 'trust' or 'love' that are intangible
Dramatic Monologue
Poem where speaker reveals character addressing someone
Jonathan Swift
Satirist known for 'Gulliver's Travels' and 'A Modest Proposal'
Satire
Literary work ridiculing human flaws using irony or humor
Irony
Use of words to convey a meaning opposite to the literal one
A Modest Proposal
Swift's satirical essay suggesting absurd solutions to Irish poverty
Structural Irony
Sustained irony throughout a work, not just occasional
Unreliable Narrator
Narrator whose credibility is questionable
William Petty
Introduced political arithmetic for economic and social policies
Robert Browning
Poet known for dramatic monologues and love poems
Lyric
Short poem expressing speaker's state of mind
Couplet
Pair of rhyming lines like Aa, bb, cc
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis
Abjection
Object of horror, disturbs identity and order
Sonnet
14-line lyric poem in iambic pentameter
Petrarchan Tradition
Focuses on ideal love or excessive blame
Oxymoron
Contradictory terms side by side for effect
Tone
Writer's attitude expressed through words
Literary Thriller
Dark, suspenseful, plot-driven narrative
Gender Ideologies
Beliefs about gender roles and expectations
Psychopathology
Study of mental distress and disorders
Multi-generational Story
Narrative closely linked with family across generations
Masculinity in Media
Portrayal of 'western' cowboys by James, a history professor
Narrative Structure
Alternating between present and past to reveal background and parallels
Symbols in Mystery Fiction
Repetitive scenes and historical allusions
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Lydia's death unveils family secrets, emphasizing hidden truths
Epiphany Definition
Sudden realization altering a character's perception
Graphic Memoir
Autobiographical comics recounting personal experiences
Basic Comics Anatomy
Panel elements like gutters, captions, dialogue, and narrative boxes
Themes in Graphic Novels
Explores misogyny effects through personal abuse and rape stories
Jack the Ripper
1888 London killer of unidentified 'prostitutes'
Body Inscriptions
Women's bodies marked by societal norms and expectations
Posthumanism vs. Humanism
Shift from human-centered beliefs to posthuman ideologies
Bullfighting Symbolism
Cultural tradition representing masculinity and power dynamics
Lyric Poetry Characteristics
Expresses anger, resignation, and despair with vivid descriptions
Carol Ann Duffy
Born in 1955 in Glasgow, studied Philosophy, wrote poetry and plays, focused on issues about climate change, Aids, social ills, war, and gender. Has won many awards and is a Poet Laureate.
Margaret Thatcher
British Prime Minister in the 1980s, known for conservative beliefs in free market, privatization, cuts to social welfare and education, reduced power of trade unions, and higher taxes on low income, resulting in high unemployment and poverty.
Education for Leisure
A poem by Carol Ann Duffy reflecting on the disenchantment with 1980s Britain, expressing themes of outsider, marginal voice, emptiness, alienation, self-delusion, and aimlessness of youth.
End-stopped lines
Lines in poetry where a pause occurs at the end of the line, providing variety and emphasis.
Run-on lines
Also known as enjambement, these lines in poetry continue the sense into the next line, creating a flowing effect.
Caesura
A pause within a line of poetry, used to create emphasis and rhythm.
Concrete vs. Abstract nouns
Comparison of tangible, specific nouns to intangible, general nouns, as seen in the title 'Education for Leisure' reflecting the purpose of education in the 2000s and the 1930s.
Themes in 'Education for Leisure'
Reflects on the outsider and marginal voice, disenchantment with 1980s Britain, and portrays emptiness, alienation, self-delusion, and aimlessness of youth.
Dramatic Monologue
A type of lyric poem where the speaker addresses someone, revealing the character of the speaker.
A type of lyric poem where a single speaker (not the poet) utters the entire poem in a specific situation at a critical moment - lyric: short poem expressing a state of mind or feeling of a speaker
The speaker may address and interact with one or more people, revealed by clues in the discourse of the speaker
A revelation of the speakers temperament and character
Stealing
A poem by Carol Ann Duffy reflecting on the speaker's desire to defy societal norms, expressing themes of rebellion and thrill in causing distress.
Tone in 'Stealing'
Reflects a defiant and unapologetic tone, emphasizing the speaker's desire to take what they want and the thrill in causing distress.
Character revelation in 'Stealing'
The speaker reveals a rebellious and unapologetic character, expressing a desire to defy societal norms and cause distress.
Speaker in 'Stealing'
The speaker is addressing the reader, revealing their rebellious and thrill-seeking nature.
Richard Wagamese
Ojibway author from Wabaseemoong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario, born in 1955, known for 'Indian Horse'
Ojibway
Aboriginal culture and values, central to the themes in 'Indian Horse'
Storytelling and Healing
Central theme in the novel, used as a means of coping and recovery
Memory, Trauma, and Psychic Damage
Key themes exploring the impact of past experiences on the characters
Racism, Abjection, and Othering
Themes addressing discrimination, dehumanization, and social exclusion
Freedom through Hockey
Symbolic representation of liberation and empowerment in the novel
Survival and Resistance
Themes depicting the characters' endurance and defiance in the face of adversity
Redemption, Recovery, Hope
Central themes portraying the characters' journey towards renewal and optimism
Witnessing
Act of giving proof or testimony to another's trauma, as exemplified in the novel
Anaphora
Literary technique involving the repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis and effect
Imagery in 'Indian Horse'
Symbolic use of visuals, such as the horse representing freedom and strength
Harvesting Wild Rice
Cultural activity depicted in the novel, symbolizing connection to tradition and nature
Use of Flashbacks
Literary technique to depict past events, adding depth to the narrative
Child's Point of View
Narrative perspective from a young character, offering a unique outlook on events
Irony in 'Indian Horse'
Literary device involving contradictory meanings, used to convey deeper messages
Abjection in Literature
Concept of the 'other,' the object of horror, and its disruptive impact on identity and order
The Media and Racist Stereotypes
Exploration of the negative portrayal of indigenous people in the press, as seen in the novel
Trauma Definition
Emotional and psychic response to distressing events, leading to long-term effects
Developmental Trauma Disorder
Complex trauma from chronic and prolonged events, leading to various psychological issues
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a response to reminders of trauma, as mentioned in the notes
Return and Repetition of Settings
Narrative device involving revisiting significant locations, providing closure in the story
Jonathan Swift
An 18th-century writer born in Dublin to English parents, known for his Irish concerns in writing and as a prominent prose satirist in English.
Scriblerus Club
A literary club that included prominent figures such as Pope, Arbuthnot, and Gay, and was associated with Jonathan Swift.
Gulliver's Travels
A novel by Jonathan Swift, published in 1726, serving as a satire on government, humanity, and science through fantasy and travelogue, marking the beginning of the novel.
Satire
A literary work that ridicules human vices and shortcomings using irony, parody, exaggeration, or humor, often serving as political commentary.
Irony
The use of words to convey a meaning other than the literal one, often the opposite of what is meant, as exemplified in Jonathan Swift's works.
A Modest Proposal
A satirical work by Jonathan Swift, criticizing England's exploitation of Ireland through a seemingly scientific proposal, suggesting the sale and consumption of poor Irish babies as a solution to economic conditions.
Structural Irony
A feature in satire that sustains a duplicity of meaning, not limited to verbal irony, often employed by Jonathan Swift in his works.
Unreliable Narrator
A narrative technique where the narrator does not speak according to social norms, used by Jonathan Swift to convey his satirical and ironic messages.
An untrustworthy storyteller, most often used in narratives with a first-person point of view
Exaggeration
A technique used in satire to overstate or magnify aspects, employed by Jonathan Swift to emphasize societal issues and shortcomings.
Humour
A key element in satire, used by Jonathan Swift to ridicule and criticize societal and political matters in a comical manner.
Parody
A satirical imitation of a work or style, often used by Jonathan Swift to mock and critique the works of others, such as William Petty's Political Arithmetic.
Foremost Prose Satirist
Jonathan Swift's prominent role as a writer known for his satire in prose, particularly highlighted in his notable work Gulliver's Travels.
Stella and Vanessa
Younger women with whom Jonathan Swift enjoyed friendship, known by the pseudonyms 'Stella' Johnson and 'Vanessa' Vanhomrigh, respectively.
Tories
A political faction for which Jonathan Swift wrote pamphlets, in opposition to the Whigs, before retiring to Ireland in 1714.
Queen Anne
The monarch whose death led Jonathan Swift to retire to Ireland in 1714, after writing pamphlets for the Tories.
Workhouses
Institutions such as the Foundling Hospital in Dublin, reflecting the dire economic conditions and exploitation of Ireland, as critiqued by Jonathan Swift.
English Landowners in Ireland
Englishmen who owned farms in Ireland, charged high rents, and contributed to the suffering and starvation of Irish families, as highlighted in Jonathan Swift's works.
Legislation in Ireland
Laws that prevented Irish Catholics from holding government office, purchasing lands, and obtaining an education, contributing to the deplorable conditions faced by Irish families, as addressed by Jonathan Swift.
Children in Ireland
Irish children who lived in deplorable conditions, faced starvation, and were often forced into thievery due to the exploitative circumstances, as depicted in Jonathan Swift's works.
Robert Browning
Poet, 1812-1889, known for dramatic monologues, married Elizabeth Barrett