Context Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Q

What does Sethe’s name mean?

A

Translates to Set who is the God of confusion and disorder. Also translates to ‘destroyer’.

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2
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What is magic realism?

A

Making the supernatural seem real

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3
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Why is the opening reference to 1873 important?

A

It is regarded as a year of panic and chaos due to a severe economic depression.

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4
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What did ‘suggs’ mean in old English?

A

Sparrow or small bird

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