Havisham Flashcards by Lewis mason | Brainscape

Q

‘Yellowing dress’

A

Similar to Perkins’ ‘yellow wall paper’ decline of mental health within patriarchal restrictions.

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Dickensian subversion?

A

Altering of Great Expectations, similar to feminst work such as G&G’s mad woman in the attic

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is it?

A

Tormented dramatic monologue. Embodiment of virgin whore dichotomy

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly