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narrative technique of prolepsis (flash-forward). For example, the reader is aware early on that Miss Brodie is betrayed, though sequentially this happens at the end of their school years. Gradually Spark reveals the betrayer, and lastly all the details surrounding the event are told. Spark develops her characters in this way, too: Joyce Emily is introduced right away as the girl who is rejected from the Brodie set. With this technique, the narrator of the story is omniscient and timeless, relating the entire

Authority within social groups in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Muriel spark’s The Prime of miss Jean Brodie is a perfect representation of the influence of authority within social groups. The story follows a group of six girls, Sandy, Jenny, Rose, Mary, Eunice and Monica. These girls are led by the eccentric Miss Brodie at Blane’s School for Girls. Miss Brodie takes these girls under her wing, teaching them everything she can about life, but since they have been in this “set” (Spark 10) since they

the correct number. ___ 1. Why does Miss Brodie say that the statement “Safety First” is a false statement? a. She believes that goodness, truth, and beauty should come before safety. b. She doesn’t think this is a false statement and thinks that all students should abide by it. c. She thinks that honesty, faith, and truth comes before safety. d. She thinks that goodness, faith, and beauty comes before safety. ___ 2. Who are the members of the “Brodie set”? a. Eunice, Jenny, Mary, Sandy, Mr.

'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie unfolds several dimensions of the female role. Set in Edinburgh in the 1930s, we are presented with a protagonist whom is a striking female role model in her domineering, manipulating and sexual powers, powers which we see her use to obtain her desired plans for her 'Brodie set,' the 'creme de la creme.' We see Miss Brodie play a God like figure in the novel, leading, teaching and imposing her opinions on them in hopes they will become like her. She strongly echoes

Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, written by Muriel Spark, focuses on the importance of morality while showing the manipulation that occurs at an all girls school in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the 1930s. Jean Brodie doesn’t agree with many things such as the school curriculum and it is shown through her teaching and personal beliefs that lead to the novel's major theme of betrayal amongst the Brodie set, which leads to the current job as a teacher for Miss Brodie to be taken from her. Miss Brodie attempts to influence

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark Miss Brodie fails to be a good teacher because she teaches on her own accord, gives her students wrong impressions, and displays unprofessional behavior towards her staff and pupils. As a schoolteacher in Edinburgh during the 1930’s there were many rules and regulations that teachers had to adhere to in order to successfully feed the minds of their young pupils. Schoolteachers had more of a responsibility during this period than today because

Social Identity Theory and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Muriel Spark presents several alarming issues in her novel, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Throughout the novel Spark confronts readers with a teacher who oversteps her position through her attempts to control the lives and futures of a group of schoolgirls. Miss Jean Brodie supports the fascist agenda, washes her students thoughts with her own ideals, segregates her group of girls from the rest of the students in the Marcia Blaine School

Amid reading the second chapter of virus, I came across Brodie explaining how we are ‘programmed.’ I agree and disagree with Brodie, I can see how as a species we are programmed to do things involuntarily, but at an individual basis, the uncertainty is so high that there is no way to tell what qualities and traits a person possess. We are programmed to follow instinctive directions, walking down the hall after reading, I questioned why men are so infatuated by breasts and lower backs. The lower back

In the book Million Dollar Throw it is certain that the best friend of main character Nate Brodie is Abby McCall. Abby is the best friend because she has many character traits that make her that. For example, she supports Nate in everything. She attends all of Nate’s football games, and is there whenever he needs someone to talk to. On page 53, it says “... more perfect was if his dad had been able to be here. But at least his mom was here and had picked up Abby on the way.” Abby comes to all of

We first met Brodie from book one of the Beaumont Brothers series. He is Jackson’s manwhore brother, who never spent a day alone. Well at least not until he gave Gabrielle a real chance. After reading the first book and getting a glimpse of Brodie, I couldn’t wait to read his story. It’s totally worth it, that’s for sure. Brodie has his manwhore way for a reason, the same reason that he promised himself to never give his heart away again. Not wanting to be hurt again, he started using woman for