Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What is Blackadder's defining characteristic that contrasts with those around him?
What is Blackadder's defining characteristic that contrasts with those around him?
His high intelligence
What phrase does Blackadder use to describe the war's territorial progress?
What phrase does Blackadder use to describe the war's territorial progress?
'advanced a grand total of one field'
What social class does Lieutenant George St. Barleigh represent?
What social class does Lieutenant George St. Barleigh represent?
Aristocratic public schoolboy
How does George compare warfare to his pre-war experiences?
How does George compare warfare to his pre-war experiences?
'Rather like playing cricket without pads!'
What is Private Baldrick's recurring catchphrase throughout the series?
What is Private Baldrick's recurring catchphrase throughout the series?
'I have a cunning plan'
Which group does General Melchett primarily satirize?
Which group does General Melchett primarily satirize?
Senior military commanders
What does Melchett say about British military plans?
What does Melchett say about British military plans?
'Plans have gone ludicrously wrong!'
How does Darling's survival method differ from Blackadder's?
How does Darling's survival method differ from Blackadder's?
Sycophancy vs cynicism
What personal relationship is revealed about Darling in episode six?
What personal relationship is revealed about Darling in episode six?
He's Melchett's secret lover
What is the series' primary satirical tool according to the analysis?
What is the series' primary satirical tool according to the analysis?
Characterisation