George Eliot

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/george-eliot

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was George Eliot born?November 22, 1819
2. When did George Eliot die?December 22, 1880 (age 61)
3. Where was George Eliot born?Arbury Farm, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
4. What is the career?Novelist, poet, journalist, translator
5. Who was George Eliot?George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a famous writer from England. She used a male name so people would read her books without thinking about her gender.
6. Why did she choose the name George Eliot?She chose a boy’s name to make sure her books were judged on their ideas, not on whether she was a woman. It also showed that women could do great work too.

Victorian Era: The period of British history spanning Queen Victoria's reign (1837–1901), characterized by industrial expansion, social reform movements, and strict moral codes.
Literary Realism: A literary movement that sought to portray life and society as they were, emphasizing accuracy, detail, and the depiction of ordinary people and their struggles.
Psychological Insight: The ability to understand and portray the complex inner thoughts, feelings, motivations, and behaviors of characters.
Provincial Life: The way of life in areas outside of major cities, often characterized by close-knit communities, traditional customs, and a slower pace.