Context & Writers Techniques (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was John Webster born?
When was John Webster born?
Circa 1580
Which playwrights did Webster collaborate with?
Which playwrights did Webster collaborate with?
Thomas Dekker & Thomas Middleton
What are Webster's two most famous plays?
What are Webster's two most famous plays?
The White Devil & The Duchess of Malfi
Where was 'The Duchess of Malfi' first performed in 1614?
Where was 'The Duchess of Malfi' first performed in 1614?
Blackfriars Theatre by the King's Men
What themes characterize revenge tragedy in the play?
What themes characterize revenge tragedy in the play?
Vengeance, madness & moral ambiguity
What does the play explore about women's roles?
What does the play explore about women's roles?
Limitations in a patriarchal society
What do light and darkness symbolize in the play?
What do light and darkness symbolize in the play?
Knowledge/ignorance & good/evil
What does Ferdinand's wolf comparison highlight?
What does Ferdinand's wolf comparison highlight?
His loss of humanity & descent
How does verse vs prose distinguish characters?
How does verse vs prose distinguish characters?
Shows social class & status differences
How does Bosola's character transform in the subplot?
How does Bosola's character transform in the subplot?
From cynical spy to remorseful avenger