- 1. The Passion According to G.H. is a profound and introspective novel by Brazilian author Clarice Lispector, first published in 1964. The narrative unfolds as a stream of consciousness, delving into the psyche of G.H., a successful sculptor who confronts her existential fears and the essence of her own being during a moment of crisis in her apartment. The story begins when G.H. moves to clean out the room of her housekeeper, who suddenly quits. In this seemingly mundane act, she discovers a strange and unsettling encounter with a cockroach, which becomes a catalyst for a philosophical exploration of identity, existence, and the nature of reality. As G.H. grapples with her aversion to the creature, she experiences a powerful transformation that leads her to question the boundaries of her self and the interconnectedness of life. Through lyrical prose and innovative narrative techniques, Lispector poignantly captures G.H.'s emotional turmoil and spiritual awakening, making the novel a rich tapestry of human experience, infused with themes of detachment, passion, and the search for truth in a chaotic world.
What is G.H.’s profession?
A) Writer
B) Sculptor
C) Painter
D) Musician
- 2. What does G.H. encounter in the closet?
A) A mouse
B) A lizard
C) A cockroach
D) A spider
- 3. What type of narrative perspective is used in the novel?
A) Omniscient
B) Second-person
C) Third-person
D) First-person
- 4. What does G.H. struggle with throughout the novel?
A) Financial issues
B) Identity and existence
C) Love and relationships
D) Career doubts
- 5. Where does the story take place?
A) In G.H.'s studio
B) In G.H.'s apartment
C) In a hotel
D) In the countryside
- 6. What does G.H. begin to question during her encounter?
A) Her family history
B) Her relationships
C) Her artistic skills
D) Her perception of reality
- 7. What does G.H. ultimately confront?
A) Societal norms
B) Her past mistakes
C) The nature of being
D) Her family issues
- 8. What literary style is Lispector known for?
A) Magical realism
B) Epic poetry
C) Stream of consciousness
D) Gothic fiction
- 9. What does the title 'The Passion According to G.H.' imply?
A) A collective story
B) An objective recounting of passion
C) A historical narrative
D) A subjective experience of passion
- 10. What literary technique does Lispector use often?
A) Metaphor and symbolism
B) Dialogue-heavy narratives
C) Exposition-heavy narratives
D) Direct narration
- 11. The novel is primarily set in which country?
A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) France
D) Portugal
- 12. Who is the author of 'The Passion According to G.H.'?
A) Gabriel García Márquez
B) Jorge Amado
C) Machado de Assis
D) Clarice Lispector
- 13. Which narrative technique does Lispector employ to express G.H.'s thoughts?
A) Letters
B) Descriptions
C) Introspection
D) Dialogue
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