Key Quotations (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Deadly sin explored in The Merchant's Tale
Deadly sin explored in The Merchant's Tale
Lust (one of seven deadly sins in medieval society)
Marriage described as (Lines 1261-62)
Marriage described as (Lines 1261-62)
'hooly boond' - holy bond established by God
Justinus's warning about marriage
Justinus's warning about marriage
Could be like purgatory, God's tool or punishment
'naddre' refers to (Line 1786)
'naddre' refers to (Line 1786)
Adder/snake; Damian compared to cunning serpent
What 'shrewe' means (Line 1222)
What 'shrewe' means (Line 1222)
Bad-tempered or disagreeable woman
'Woman is for mannes helpe ywroght' means
'Woman is for mannes helpe ywroght' means
Women created to assist men
Marriage described as (Lines 1226-27)
Marriage described as (Lines 1226-27)
A 'snare' or trap to be caught in
'Love is blynd' significance (Line 1598)
'Love is blynd' significance (Line 1598)
Foreshadows Januarie's literal blindness later
Venus's role at the wedding
Venus's role at the wedding
Laughs at humans; later burns Damian with love for May
What Pluto does to Januarie (Line 2355)
What Pluto does to Januarie (Line 2355)
Restores his sight to witness May's betrayal