Julie Overton
Professor Harding
ENGL 215-013
9 October 2017
Midterm Exam- That Hideous Strength
1. Though on opposite sides, Frost and MacPhee share one common belief. What is it? Both Angus MacPhee, and Augustus Frost share the belief of objectivity. Materialism, is described as “objectivity” by Augustus Frost. Frost “now regards all human thoughts and emotions, even his own, as ‘chemical phenomena.’” (299) MacPhee clings to his objectivity through the end of the novel. Although the two had different perspectives on objectivity, Frost in more of a prideful manner while Macphee observes more of an open-minded yet skeptical approach, both seem to rely on factual evidence more-so than feelings or opinions. …show more content…
What explanation might there be for the “giant woman” seen by Jane in her vision, having a face that somewhat resembled that of Mrs. Dimble’s? Jane feels intimidated by this menacing giantess, resembling Mrs. Dimble; which is interesting as the text gives us evidence that Mrs. Dimble is portrayed as a mother-like-figure to Jane. Jane sees the giantess spreading flowers, almost as if they were fire. Overall, this interaction within a dream depicts the visualization of Jane’s rejection of the feminine sides of humanity. Also, it depicts that not everybody is either masculine or feminine. Instead, each person displays specific traits that represent each side. 3. What do you believe Lewis means when he refers to the “inconsolable wound with which man is born”? (320) In Earl Hamner: From Walton’s Mountain to Tomorrow: a Biography, the author, James E. Person says that Lewis was depicting the act of longing for fulfillment, spurred by reveries of something only faintly remembered yet utterly real, with clues to the source of these reveries residing in the fondest memories of one's childhood when he says, “the inconsolable wound with which man is born waked and ached at this touching,” on page 320. (Add more …show more content…
Provide an example in which “landscape” is especially significant in this story—and then explain (prove) its significance by using the text to do so. The Wynd River runs through the middle of Edgestow, however, after N.I.C.E. gains control, they divert it through the town of Cure Hardy. This landscape is particularly significant as it was once an element of the earth for all to enjoy, only to be taken over by N.I.C.E., symbolizing the takeover that is about to begin with the town of Edgestow. “...but now Busby was summoned to meet Feverstone and a Professor Frost as the representatives of the N.I.C.E., and learned for the first time the Wynd itself was to be diverted: there was to be no river in Edgestow. This was strictly confidential, but the Institution had already powers to force it.” Lewis continued to say, “The college was caught in the net of necessity. The sold the little strip on their side of the Wynd which meant so much. It was no more than a terrace between the eastern walls and water. Twenty-four hours later the N.I.C.E. boarded over the doomed Wynd and converted the terrace into a dump..”
Professor Harding
ENGL 215-013
9 October 2017
Midterm Exam- That Hideous Strength
1. Though on opposite sides, Frost and MacPhee share one common belief. What is it? Both Angus MacPhee, and Augustus Frost share the belief of objectivity. Materialism, is described as “objectivity” by Augustus Frost. Frost “now regards all human thoughts and emotions, even his own, as ‘chemical phenomena.’” (299) MacPhee clings to his objectivity through the end of the novel. Although the two had different perspectives on objectivity, Frost in more of a prideful manner while Macphee observes more of an open-minded yet skeptical approach, both seem to rely on factual evidence more-so than feelings or opinions. …show more content…
What explanation might there be for the “giant woman” seen by Jane in her vision, having a face that somewhat resembled that of Mrs. Dimble’s? Jane feels intimidated by this menacing giantess, resembling Mrs. Dimble; which is interesting as the text gives us evidence that Mrs. Dimble is portrayed as a mother-like-figure to Jane. Jane sees the giantess spreading flowers, almost as if they were fire. Overall, this interaction within a dream depicts the visualization of Jane’s rejection of the feminine sides of humanity. Also, it depicts that not everybody is either masculine or feminine. Instead, each person displays specific traits that represent each side. 3. What do you believe Lewis means when he refers to the “inconsolable wound with which man is born”? (320) In Earl Hamner: From Walton’s Mountain to Tomorrow: a Biography, the author, James E. Person says that Lewis was depicting the act of longing for fulfillment, spurred by reveries of something only faintly remembered yet utterly real, with clues to the source of these reveries residing in the fondest memories of one's childhood when he says, “the inconsolable wound with which man is born waked and ached at this touching,” on page 320. (Add more …show more content…
Provide an example in which “landscape” is especially significant in this story—and then explain (prove) its significance by using the text to do so. The Wynd River runs through the middle of Edgestow, however, after N.I.C.E. gains control, they divert it through the town of Cure Hardy. This landscape is particularly significant as it was once an element of the earth for all to enjoy, only to be taken over by N.I.C.E., symbolizing the takeover that is about to begin with the town of Edgestow. “...but now Busby was summoned to meet Feverstone and a Professor Frost as the representatives of the N.I.C.E., and learned for the first time the Wynd itself was to be diverted: there was to be no river in Edgestow. This was strictly confidential, but the Institution had already powers to force it.” Lewis continued to say, “The college was caught in the net of necessity. The sold the little strip on their side of the Wynd which meant so much. It was no more than a terrace between the eastern walls and water. Twenty-four hours later the N.I.C.E. boarded over the doomed Wynd and converted the terrace into a dump..”