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DIALOGUE COMPLETION                         THEME 6



        43.  Mary:                                          44.  Karen:
            –    Did you know Charlotte Brontë, the author      –    What  makes  you  spend  your  time  and
                of  Jane  Eyre,  published  it  under  a  pen       money to see a particular film?
                name at first?                                  Joe:
            Brenda:
                                                                –    ----
            –    Oh, really? Why’d she do that?                 Karen:
            Mary:                                               –    Interesting! Can you explain a bit more?
            –    ----                                           Joe:
            Brenda:
                                                                –    Their vision and style significantly impact
            –    That’s so unfair. It must have been difficult      the  overall  quality  of  the  film.  It’s  like
                for them to gain recognition and respect            they’re the captain of the ship who guides
                for their work during that time.                    the entire production.


            A)  Because she was working with another writer     A)  I think the actors’ performances are the most
               who thought it would sell better under a male       crucial aspect of a film.
               name.
                                                                B)  I believe the storyline must be engaging
            B)  Back then, people didn’t take female authors       enough to be worth viewing.
               seriously due to prevalent gender prejudices.    C)  As long as it’s a romantic comedy, I’m willing to
            C)  Because she was influenced by other authors        give it a chance.
               who used pen names for their works.              D)  First, I read the comments on the Internet, and
            D)  I’ve read online that her publisher suggested a    then decide on a film.
               change for marketing purposes.
                                                                E)  Well, contrary to most people, I prioritise
            E)  It is commonly believed that she desired a         directors over the cast.
               name with a more poetic sound.











































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