19th century novel — Context
Relate a 19th century novel to its social, historical and cultural context (AO3)
What you'll learn
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Imagine you're in 1837 — no phones, no internet, no electric lights! That's the world of a 19th century novel. 🕯️
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What was a common way to travel in the 19th century? 🐴
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Here's a quick look at Victorian society — rich vs poor. The rich wore fancy clothes and lived in big houses. The poor worked long hours for little money. 🏚️
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Let's think about why Charles Dickens wrote about poverty. 📖
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Drag the key facts about the 19th century into the right order — from most to least important for understanding a novel. 🧩
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Why did 19th century novels often have a 'moral' message? 🤔
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Which of these is TRUE about 19th century Britain? 🏛️
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