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lit reynolds exam

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what is a tragic hero
- born of noble stature
- he/she is not perfect
- the downfall is his fault
- the loss does not leave it's audience in a state of depression
describe the types of irony
verbal- use of words to mean something different than they appear
situational- what is expected vs. what actually happens
dramatic- the audience is more aware than the character
what country was Selma Lagerlof born in?
sweden
What was Selma's occupation before she devoted herself to her writings?
high school teacher
How many times was the old man married before he died in Mother's Portrait?
two
How did he know not to marry the second time in Mothers Portrait
the portrait fell from the wall
Where did the old man go after he was married in Mothers Portrait
on a boat with five friends
Who did the old man pick as his wife?
young and poor girl
What movie character does Selma resemble?
nanny mcphee
Why was the marriage beneficial to the young girl?
she got a reputation as a wife
What is the main character's name in Mother's Portrait?
old mattsson
who told him to get married in Mother's Portrait?
his mother's portrait
who is the author of mother's portrait?
Selma Lagerlof
How does Alice feel about her mother
When she wasn't around, Alice could think and feel whatever she wanted.
Why is Sadie well known in their town
The local radio station broadcasts her songs about loneliness and grief.
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