Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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What Kate must do to 'conquer' Marlow
What Kate must do to 'conquer' Marlow
Stoop (lower her social position)
Tony's nickname for stepfather Hardcastle
Tony's nickname for stepfather Hardcastle
Old grumbletonian
Greek origin of word 'wit'
Greek origin of word 'wit'
Oida - meaning 'I know'
What Tony tells Marlow the Hardcastle house is
What Tony tells Marlow the Hardcastle house is
An inn
Mr Hardcastle's view of London
Mr Hardcastle's view of London
Centre of foolishness and superficiality
Has Mrs Hardcastle visited London?
Has Mrs Hardcastle visited London?
No, but she loves to discuss it
What Kate pretends to be to win Marlow
What Kate pretends to be to win Marlow
A barmaid
What Mrs Hardcastle kept secret about Tony
What Mrs Hardcastle kept secret about Tony
His true age
Mrs Hardcastle's description of her husband
Mrs Hardcastle's description of her husband
A piece of antiquity
Why Marlow doesn't recognise Kate in disguise (Act 2)
Why Marlow doesn't recognise Kate in disguise (Act 2)
He's so bashful he never looks at her face