Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Setting of Measure for Measure
Setting of Measure for Measure
Vienna
Central theme: contrast between surface & actual truth
Central theme: contrast between surface & actual truth
Appearance vs reality
Duke's disguise identity
Duke's disguise identity
Friar Lodowick
Angelo's outward appearance vs true nature
Angelo's outward appearance vs true nature
Appears virtuous but hypocritical & morally corrupt
Theme exploring personal freedom vs legal order
Theme exploring personal freedom vs legal order
Liberty and justice
Claudio's crime leading to arrest
Claudio's crime leading to arrest
Fornication
Isabella's religious commitment
Isabella's religious commitment
Becoming a nun/convent life
Purpose of Mariana's bed trick
Purpose of Mariana's bed trick
Expose Angelo's duplicity & save Claudio
Theme: extent individuals control their destinies
Theme: extent individuals control their destinies
Individual agency
Angelo's corrupt act toward Isabella (Act 2, Scene 4)
Angelo's corrupt act toward Isabella (Act 2, Scene 4)
Propositions her sexually