Question 40
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Both Arthur Miller's *The Crucible* and William Golding's *Lord of the Flies* explore how groups react under extreme pressure. Identify one common theme in the two works and explain how each author presents this theme differently.
Answer Options
A.
The inevitability of technological progress; in *The Crucible* it is shown by the use of scientific evidence, whereas in *Lord of the Flies* it is shown by the boys' construction of shelters.
B.
The triumph of rational justice; in *The Crucible* it is achieved through fair courtroom procedures, whereas in *Lord of the Flies* it is realized when the boys vote democratically.
C.
The celebration of cultural diversity; in *The Crucible* it appears in the varied Puritan backgrounds, whereas in *Lord of the Flies* it is reflected in the different island tribes.
Correct Answer
D.
The danger of hysteria and the abuse of power; in *The Crucible* it emerges from religious fear and leads to witch‑hunt trials, whereas in *Lord of the Flies* it stems from survival fear and produces tribal violence.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The danger of hysteria and the abuse of power; in *The Crucible* it emerges from religious fear and leads to witch‑hunt trials, whereas in *Lord of the Flies* it stems from survival fear and produces tribal violence.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2023
Literature In English
Question 40.
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2023
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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