ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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LITERATURE QUESTIONS

THE VICTORIAN NOVEL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the novels of Charlotte Bronte and Charles Dickens, realism is frequently used in scenes where the protagonist encounters challenging situations. In what ways does this represent a challenge to accepted “norms” of the period?
A
By using realistic details to contrast the lives of the extremely wealthy to the struggles of the poor but virtuous hero, these authors point out social problems and inequalities.
B
Most people still read traditional poetry and French romance novels, so representing real characters challenged the reading habits of Victorians.
C
Challenging situations are more difficult to read than happy ones, so realism is used to make the story more interesting in those challenging chapters.
D
Dickens and Bronte used realism to make the story seem far more complex than it really was.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A realist reading of Dickens’ texts proves that he depicts the oppressive nature of the nineteenth century society and its subjection of the poor, children and women. Moreover, this study shall further confirm that Dickens criticizes industrialisation and its destructive nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jane Eyre is often seen as a profoundly realistic novel, drawing on Charlotte Brontë’s own experiences to paint a vivid picture of Jane’s suffering at Lowood and her struggle against the narrow role that 19th-century society allotted to women.

Detailed explanation-3: -The novels of Dickens are filled with stark realism and with a kindly humor. He never became bitter or bitingly satirical, but even when dealing with the most miserable of social conditions, his tone is one of idealism and his situations are sketched with understanding and sympathetic feelings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Charlotte Bronte uses descriptive and narrative styles in her writing.

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