Midterm Review

The Monkey King is also known as Sun Wukong and is the main character in "Journey to the West".

What special ability does the character Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in "Journey to the West," possess?

What is an archetype in literature?

In Molière's "Tartuffe," what is the central conflict that drives the plot?

In Molière's "Tartuffe," what is the primary role of the character Dorine?

In "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," how does Thoreau's use of sentence complexity evolve as the essay progresses?

In Tartuffe, which character or element is often considered an example of "deus ex machina,"?

What crucial event leads to Orgon's realization of Tartuffe's deceit in Molière's "Tartuffe"?

As the poem "Blackberry-Picking" progresses, what is the key shift in the speaker's attitude towards blackberry picking?

In Tartuffe, what is the primary method Tartuffe employs to deceive Orgon and gain control over the household?

In Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," what is the central satirical proposal put forth by the author?

What societal issue or issues does Jonathan Swift address through satire in "A Modest Proposal"?

In "A Modest Proposal," what is the tone that Jonathan Swift employs to discuss the serious issues he addresses?

In Henry David Thoreau's essay "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," what is the primary focus of Thoreau's reflection?

Which of the following characteristics is commonly associated with the archetypal hero's journey in literature?

The historical context of a work of literature can influence its:

How did "Journey to the West" significantly impact East Asian cultures and beyond?

In Seamus Heaney's poem "Blackberry-Picking," what does the act of blackberry picking represent in the 1st stanza?

In "The Monkey King," how does Sun Wukong's character challenge traditional notions of authority and hierarchy?

In "Blackberry-Picking," what does the imagery of "summer's blood was in it" convey about the blackberries?