The Rover by Aphra Behn (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Aphra Behn's birth year
Aphra Behn's birth year
1640
Aphra Behn's status in English literature
Aphra Behn's status in English literature
One of first professional female writers
Year 'The Rover' was written & first performed
Year 'The Rover' was written & first performed
1677
Genre classification of 'The Rover'
Genre classification of 'The Rover'
Restoration comedy
Setting of 'The Rover'
Setting of 'The Rover'
Naples during Carnival time
Year Charles II returned to throne (Restoration period)
Year Charles II returned to throne (Restoration period)
1660
Character Willmore's description
Character Willmore's description
Charming and roguish rover
What does Hellena disguise herself as?
What does Hellena disguise herself as?
A gypsy
What does Carnival symbolise in 'The Rover'?
What does Carnival symbolise in 'The Rover'?
Freedom & temporary suspension of social norms
Behn's novel 'Oroonoko' critiques what?
Behn's novel 'Oroonoko' critiques what?
Slavery and colonialism