Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Central theme re: women in the play
Central theme re: women in the play
Gender and misogyny
3 methods Petruchio uses to tame Katherine
3 methods Petruchio uses to tame Katherine
Deprivation, manipulation, psychological control
Marriage depicted as what 3 elements?
Marriage depicted as what 3 elements?
Romantic love, economic exchange, power dynamics
Play structure featuring Christopher Sly
Play structure featuring Christopher Sly
Play-within-a-play structure
Christopher Sly's transformation in Induction
Christopher Sly's transformation in Induction
From beggar to lord
Petruchio's quote about marrying in Padua
Petruchio's quote about marrying in Padua
I come to wive it wealthily in Padua
Act & scene of Katherine's final speech
Act & scene of Katherine's final speech
Act 5, Scene 2
What Lucentio & Tranio's disguises show
What Lucentio & Tranio's disguises show
Fluidity & performative nature of social roles
Katherine's character progression
Katherine's character progression
Resists tradition, then submits (genuine or performed?)
True education comes from what, not formal study?
True education comes from what, not formal study?
Lived experience & social interactions