Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Isabella's religious role
Isabella's religious role
Novice nun training to enter a convent
Angelo's offer to Isabella
Angelo's offer to Isabella
Spare Claudio's life for her virginity
What Isabella values above physical life
What Isabella values above physical life
Spiritual life and moral integrity
Claudio's crime leading to death sentence
Claudio's crime leading to death sentence
Impregnating fiancée Juliet before marriage
Duke's disguise identity
Duke's disguise identity
Friar Lodowick
Angelo's role in the play
Angelo's role in the play
Primary antagonist, hypocritical deputy
Elbow's characteristic speech pattern
Elbow's characteristic speech pattern
Malapropisms - incorrect words sounding similar
Central theme about law & compassion
Central theme about law & compassion
Justice and mercy - balance between strict law & compassion
Angelo's action after Isabella refuses
Angelo's action after Isabella refuses
Orders Claudio's execution despite his promise
Claudio's quote revealing his fear
Claudio's quote revealing his fear
Death is a fearful thing