Antony and Cleopatra (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Critical interpretations definition
Critical interpretations definition
Ways texts are analysed by scholars, critics & readers
Referencing critics in essays
Referencing critics in essays
Use quotation marks & write critic's last name
Kastan's view on tragic characters
Kastan's view on tragic characters
Struggle to reconstruct coherent worldview from ruins
Nuttall: tragic pleasure concept
Nuttall: tragic pleasure concept
Grief & fear transformed into aesthetic enjoyment
Bradley: defining feature of Shakespearean tragedy
Bradley: defining feature of Shakespearean tragedy
Death of the hero
Mack: dramatic utility of madness
Mack: dramatic utility of madness
Allows expression of truths & emotions usually censored
Jacobson: cause of Antony's downfall
Jacobson: cause of Antony's downfall
Excessive emotional nature & inability to balance duties
Jones: effect of short scenes & varied settings
Jones: effect of short scenes & varied settings
Creates ironic perspective, not profound attachment
Tanner: Rome's perception of time
Tanner: Rome's perception of time
Driven by historical progress & duty
Tanner: Egypt's perception of time
Tanner: Egypt's perception of time
Timeless realm of pleasure & sensuality