Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Willmore's view of relationships in Act 1
Willmore's view of relationships in Act 1
Transactional, pleasure-seeking
Hellena's approach to finding partner at Carnival
Hellena's approach to finding partner at Carnival
Proactive, willing to ask first, challenges gender roles
Willmore's attitude to courtesans despite own behaviour
Willmore's attitude to courtesans despite own behaviour
Hypocritical distrust
How Willmore views beauty & poverty (Act 2, Angelica)
How Willmore views beauty & poverty (Act 2, Angelica)
Equates beauty with monetary value, commodification
Theme in Willmore-Florinda scene (Act 3, Scene 3)
Theme in Willmore-Florinda scene (Act 3, Scene 3)
Sexual violence, predatory nature
What Willmore admires in Hellena (Act 3)
What Willmore admires in Hellena (Act 3)
Her wit and beauty
Blunt's reaction after Lucetta deceives him
Blunt's reaction after Lucetta deceives him
Deep misogyny, vows to mistreat all women
What Angelica gave Willmore (Act 4)
What Angelica gave Willmore (Act 4)
Her 'Virgin Heart', eternal rest, future joys
Angelica's metaphor for love's effect (Act 4)
Angelica's metaphor for love's effect (Act 4)
Mirror reflecting her weaknesses
Angelica's metaphor for her downfall (Act 5)
Angelica's metaphor for her downfall (Act 5)
Falling like a worshipped idol