Great Expectations - Victorian Context
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A worksheet analyzing the Victorian context in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' with a focus on grammar and literary techniques. Designed for Grade 7 students to deepen understanding of the novel's setting and language.
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Great Expectations - Victorian Context
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' the Victorian era's societal norms and class distinctions significantly influence the characters' actions and perceptions. The story is set in 19th-century England, a time marked by rapid industrialization, strict social hierarchy, and moral expectations. Dickens vividly portrays the struggles of the lower class and the aspirations of individuals striving for upward mobility. The protagonist, Pip, encounters various characters that embody Victorian values and prejudices, such as Miss Havisham's decayed grandeur and Estella's aristocratic aloofness. Dickens' language often reflects the formal tone of the period, using phrases like 'dropped his voice' or 'with a solemn air.' Short phrases such as 'social injustice' or 'moral decay' are central themes. These phrases highlight the tensions Dickens explores between wealth, morality, and social status during the Victorian age.
1.
Identify one phrase from the context guide that reflects Victorian societal values.
[1 mark]2.
What does Dickens use to emphasize the decay of Miss Havisham's surroundings?
[2 marks]3.
Which literary device is most evident in the phrase 'moral decay'?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Alliteration
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Personification
4.
Describe how Dickens' language style reflects the Victorian era's formal tone.
[4 marks]5.
In the context guide, what does the phrase 'struggling for upward mobility' suggest about Victorian society?
[2 marks]6.
Choose the best description of Miss Havisham based on the summary:
a) She is a wealthy but morally corrupt woman.
b) She is a humble servant.
c) She is a working-class woman.
d) She is a young girl with aspirations.
[1 mark]Aa) She is a wealthy but morally corrupt woman.
Bb) She is a humble servant.
Cc) She is a working-class woman.
Dd) She is a young girl with aspirations.
7.
Explain how Dickens’ choice of phrases like 'social injustice' and 'moral decay' helps convey the themes of the novel.
[4 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing the Victorian era's influence on Dickens’ portrayal of characters in 'Great Expectations'.
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