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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
Jeanette Winterson
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What idea does Winterson call into question by arguing that all narratives are both true and fictional?
The idea of objective reality
The idea of "God"
The idea of literature
The idea of power
2
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What mythological trope does Winterson use to frame her narrative?
Human fallibility
Metamorphosis
The trickster archetype
The mythic journey
3
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With what motif does Winterson represent an individual's ability either to accept or reject socially dominant ideologies?
Television
Oranges
Arthurian legends
Biblical judges
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What motif does Winterson use to contrast Jeanette's lifestyle with the lifestyles of most church members?
Death
Television
Enchantment
Fire
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What object symbolizes both a weapon and a way home for Jeanette?
The kitchen knife
The orange
The pebble
The living room cactus
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