ENGL 10C: Literatures in English, 1850 to Present
Prof. BanShi
Question: Explore the representation of gender roles in 19th-century
literature. How did writers challenge or reinforce traditional gender norms in
their works?
Response: Gender roles in the 19th century were a significant theme in literature.
In Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," the protagonist's assertiveness challenges
conventional gender norms, providing a nuanced portrayal of women's roles during
the Victorian era.
Question: Analyze the narrative techniques used by a 20th-century
modernist writer. How does the author's experimentation with form
contribute to the overall meaning of the work?
Response: T.S. Eliot, in "The Waste Land," exemplifies modernist narrative
techniques through fragmented structure and allusions. This experimentation
reflects the dislocation and disillusionment of the post-World War I era, inviting
readers to engage in a complex, multi-layered interpretation.
