English Literature A-Level

Marriage and patriarchal oppression

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Janie's three marriages to Logan Killicks, Jody Starks, and Tea Cake, each husband representing different societal expectations of women, as the text challenges patriarchal norms.

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5d. Component 02 – Comparative and contextual study core and suggested set texts - Suggested set texts for Comparative and contextual study: Women in Literature (OCR A-Level)

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