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Northrop Frye

Believed art begins with imagination, not direct observation

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Two Dreams

Literature combines wish fulfillment and anxiety dreams

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Direct Experience

Immediate reaction to a book or movie

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Conscious Response

Reflective analysis comparing different works

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Language as a Tool

Words reflect intellect and freedom of speech

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Education for Leisure

Concept of education for mental and cultural development

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End-stopped Lines

Pauses at the end of poetic lines

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Run-on Lines

Continuation of a sentence without a pause

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Caesura

Pause within a line of poetry

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Allusions

References to other literary works or cultural elements

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Concrete Nouns

Tangible objects like 'pony' or 'book'

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Abstract Nouns

Concepts like 'trust' or 'love' that are intangible

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Dramatic Monologue

Poem where speaker reveals character addressing someone

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Jonathan Swift

Satirist known for 'Gulliver's Travels' and 'A Modest Proposal'

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Satire

Literary work ridiculing human flaws using irony or humor

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Irony

Use of words to convey a meaning opposite to the literal one

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A Modest Proposal

Swift's satirical essay suggesting absurd solutions to Irish poverty

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Structural Irony

Sustained irony throughout a work, not just occasional

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Unreliable Narrator

Narrator whose credibility is questionable

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William Petty

Introduced political arithmetic for economic and social policies

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Robert Browning

Poet known for dramatic monologues and love poems

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Lyric

Short poem expressing speaker's state of mind

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Couplet

Pair of rhyming lines like Aa, bb, cc

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Anaphora

Repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis

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Abjection

Object of horror, disturbs identity and order

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Sonnet

14-line lyric poem in iambic pentameter

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Petrarchan Tradition

Focuses on ideal love or excessive blame

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Oxymoron

Contradictory terms side by side for effect

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Tone

Writer's attitude expressed through words

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Literary Thriller

Dark, suspenseful, plot-driven narrative

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Gender Ideologies

Beliefs about gender roles and expectations

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Psychopathology

Study of mental distress and disorders

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Multi-generational Story

Narrative closely linked with family across generations

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Masculinity in Media

Portrayal of 'western' cowboys by James, a history professor

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Narrative Structure

Alternating between present and past to reveal background and parallels

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Symbols in Mystery Fiction

Repetitive scenes and historical allusions

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Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

Lydia's death unveils family secrets, emphasizing hidden truths

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Epiphany Definition

Sudden realization altering a character's perception

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Graphic Memoir

Autobiographical comics recounting personal experiences

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Basic Comics Anatomy

Panel elements like gutters, captions, dialogue, and narrative boxes

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Themes in Graphic Novels

Explores misogyny effects through personal abuse and rape stories

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Jack the Ripper

1888 London killer of unidentified 'prostitutes'

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Body Inscriptions

Women's bodies marked by societal norms and expectations

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Posthumanism vs. Humanism

Shift from human-centered beliefs to posthuman ideologies

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Bullfighting Symbolism

Cultural tradition representing masculinity and power dynamics

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Lyric Poetry Characteristics

Expresses anger, resignation, and despair with vivid descriptions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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End-stopped lines

Lines in poetry where a pause occurs at the end of the line, providing variety and emphasis.

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Run-on lines

Also known as enjambement, these lines in poetry continue the sense into the next line, creating a flowing effect.

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Caesura

A pause within a line of poetry, used to create emphasis and rhythm.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Character revelation in 'Stealing'

The speaker reveals a rebellious and unapologetic character, expressing a desire to defy societal norms and cause distress.

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Speaker in 'Stealing'

The speaker is addressing the reader, revealing their rebellious and thrill-seeking nature.

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Richard Wagamese

Ojibway author from Wabaseemoong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario, born in 1955, known for 'Indian Horse'

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Ojibway

Aboriginal culture and values, central to the themes in 'Indian Horse'

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Storytelling and Healing

Central theme in the novel, used as a means of coping and recovery

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Memory, Trauma, and Psychic Damage

Key themes exploring the impact of past experiences on the characters

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Racism, Abjection, and Othering

Themes addressing discrimination, dehumanization, and social exclusion

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Freedom through Hockey

Symbolic representation of liberation and empowerment in the novel

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Survival and Resistance

Themes depicting the characters' endurance and defiance in the face of adversity

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Redemption, Recovery, Hope

Central themes portraying the characters' journey towards renewal and optimism

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Witnessing

Act of giving proof or testimony to another's trauma, as exemplified in the novel

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Anaphora

Literary technique involving the repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis and effect

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Imagery in 'Indian Horse'

Symbolic use of visuals, such as the horse representing freedom and strength

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Harvesting Wild Rice

Cultural activity depicted in the novel, symbolizing connection to tradition and nature

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Use of Flashbacks

Literary technique to depict past events, adding depth to the narrative

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Child's Point of View

Narrative perspective from a young character, offering a unique outlook on events

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Irony in 'Indian Horse'

Literary device involving contradictory meanings, used to convey deeper messages

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Abjection in Literature

Concept of the 'other,' the object of horror, and its disruptive impact on identity and order

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The Media and Racist Stereotypes

Exploration of the negative portrayal of indigenous people in the press, as seen in the novel

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Trauma Definition

Emotional and psychic response to distressing events, leading to long-term effects

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Developmental Trauma Disorder

Complex trauma from chronic and prolonged events, leading to various psychological issues

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PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a response to reminders of trauma, as mentioned in the notes

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Return and Repetition of Settings

Narrative device involving revisiting significant locations, providing closure in the story

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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.

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Scriblerus Club

A literary club that included prominent figures such as Pope, Arbuthnot, and Gay, and was associated with Jonathan Swift.

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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.

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Satire

A literary work that ridicules human vices and shortcomings using irony, parody, exaggeration, or humor, often serving as political commentary.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Exaggeration

A technique used in satire to overstate or magnify aspects, employed by Jonathan Swift to emphasize societal issues and shortcomings.

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Humour

A key element in satire, used by Jonathan Swift to ridicule and criticize societal and political matters in a comical manner.

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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.

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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.

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Stella and Vanessa

Younger women with whom Jonathan Swift enjoyed friendship, known by the pseudonyms 'Stella' Johnson and 'Vanessa' Vanhomrigh, respectively.

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Tories

A political faction for which Jonathan Swift wrote pamphlets, in opposition to the Whigs, before retiring to Ireland in 1714.

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Queen Anne

The monarch whose death led Jonathan Swift to retire to Ireland in 1714, after writing pamphlets for the Tories.

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Workhouses

Institutions such as the Foundling Hospital in Dublin, reflecting the dire economic conditions and exploitation of Ireland, as critiqued by Jonathan Swift.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Robert Browning

Poet, 1812-1889, known for dramatic monologues, married Elizabeth Barrett

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