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(a) Why did the Roman Catholic Church begin keeping an Index of Prohibited Books from the mid16th century? Explain by giving five reasons.

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(b) Assess the involvement of women in the growth of novels in 18th century and give two examples of it.

Answer:

(a) (i) It was feared that if there was no control over the printed material, then rebellion and irrational thoughts might spread.

(ii) Many monarchs felt that if no control was applied, then printed books could lead to rebellions against the state authorities.

(iii) Many religious authorities felt that free print material could make the people rebel against their cherished religions.

(iv) Even many writers and artists began to fear that if no control was extended on the printed materials, the authorities of the valuable publications would be destroyed.

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(b) (i) Right from the beginning women got involved in writing and reading novels. In the 18th century, women has become more leisure to read as well as to write novels.

(ii) Novels began to explore the world of women, their emotions and identities, their experiences and problems.

(iii) Women began to write novels about their domestic lives by drawing upon their own experiences. They wrote about domestic life and non-public recognition.

For Examples: Jane Austen?s ?Pride and Prejudice? gave a glimpse of the world of women in general rural society in the early 19th century England.

Charlotte Bronte?s Jane Eyre? depicted life of an independent assertive women.