AQA GCSE English Literature · 8702
Paper 1
- Revise: Isolation and companionship
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings; in Frankenstein, it can also mean a mutual emotional connection.
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GCSE English Literature · key term
Understanding another person’s feelings and situation. In Eliot’s novel, sympathy helps people recognise connections with others and respond with care.
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Paper 1
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings; in Frankenstein, it can also mean a mutual emotional connection.
Paper 2
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An understanding of another person’s feelings and difficulties that encourages a caring response. Dolly shows sympathy through both listening and practical help.
The ability to understand and share another person’s feelings or situation.
Understanding and responding to another person’s feelings. In Frankenstein, sympathy involves sharing joy and sorrow, not merely feeling sorry for someone.
Component 2
Understanding and concern for another person’s feelings or suffering; a central value in Eliot’s presentation of human relationships.
Understanding and responding to another person’s feelings or suffering. In the novel, sympathy connects individuals through practical care and affection.
The capacity to understand and respond to another person’s feelings and experience. Eliot explores both the generosity and the limits of Nancy’s sympathy.
The ability to understand another person’s feelings and circumstances and respond with care. In Eliot’s novel, sympathy helps overcome isolation.
Understanding another person’s feelings and suffering, often leading to care or practical help.
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings and experience. In Eliot’s novel, sympathy helps people act with care rather than judging only from their own perspective.
Understanding another person’s feelings and circumstances. Eliot explores both the growth of sympathy and the harm caused by its absence.