What is ‘pastiche’ in Postmodern literature?

In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, who encourages Christopher to write his book?

Which themes are central to Post-colonialism in contemporary literature?

In Lady Audley’s Secret, what does Lady Audley claim about her mental state?

In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, why does Christopher run away?

Which of these best describes the Modernist focus on ‘individualism and alienation’?

In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, what weapon was used to kill Wellington?

In the Envoy of “The Clerk’s Tale,” what advice does the Clerk give to wives?

In “The Clerk’s Tale,” how does Griselda react when Walter takes away their children?

Using reader-response theory, explain how different readers might interpret the Wife of Bath’s character and motivations based on their own experiences and cultural backgrounds. How might a medieval audience’s reception of her five marriages differ from a modern feminist reader’s interpretation? Consider how your own position as a 21st-century reader influences whether you view the Wife of Bath as an empowered woman challenging patriarchal norms or as a problematic stereotype. What does this suggest about the role of the reader in creating meaning from the text?