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Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ by Thomas Hardy with our fact-matching game. Uncover important information fragments as you piece together the clues in this magical setting.

  • Explore the lush greenery of the Greenwood with each new detail you uncover.
  • Challenge your detective skills as you unravel the mysteries hidden within the story.
  • Utilize spells for hints and extra time to aid you in your quest for knowledge.
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  • - Set in the fictional village of Mellstock in Wessex.
  • - Published in 1872.
  • - The story revolves around the Mellstock Parish Choir.
  • - Dick Dewy is the main character, a member of the choir.
  • - Fancy Day, a new schoolteacher, arrives in the village and catches the attention of Dick.
  • - Fancy Day's father is a wealthy and respected man in the area.
  • - The choir faces a potential disbandment due to the introduction of a new church organ.
  • - The choir members are worried about losing their livelihood and the sense of community.
  • - Dick and Fancy develop feelings for each other.
  • - Fancy's father disapproves of her relationship with Dick due to his lower social status.
  • - The choir members decide to hold a Christmas party to raise funds for the choir.
  • - The party becomes a success and helps to save the choir.
  • - Fancy's father eventually accepts Dick as a suitable match for his daughter.
  • - The story explores themes of love, tradition, and societal expectations.
  • - The title is taken from a line in Shakespeare's play As You Like It.
  • - Thomas Hardy originally intended the novel to be a pastoral comedy.
  • - Under the Greenwood Tree is one of Hardy's more lighthearted and optimistic works.
  • - The novel showcases the importance of music in rural communities.
  • - Hardy's portrayal of rural life and customs in the novel reflects his own experiences growing up in the countryside.
  • - Under the Greenwood Tree is considered one of Hardy's lesser-known works but is still appreciated for its charm and depiction of village life.

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