Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What term do the noblemen use to describe Edward's lovers?
What term do the noblemen use to describe Edward's lovers?
Minions
Why is Gaveston described as a 'double outsider' at court?
Why is Gaveston described as a 'double outsider' at court?
He is homosexual and French
How does Edward publicly display his relationship with Gaveston?
How does Edward publicly display his relationship with Gaveston?
He seats him on throne beside him
What does 'absolute monarchy' mean in 14th-century England?
What does 'absolute monarchy' mean in 14th-century England?
King's power couldn't be legally checked
What does Mortimer Junior reveal about soldiers in Act 1, Scene 4?
What does Mortimer Junior reveal about soldiers in Act 1, Scene 4?
They are not being paid
How do Warwick and Isabella describe the civil war?
How do Warwick and Isabella describe the civil war?
Unnatural
What treatment does Edward inflict on the Bishop that later happens to him?
What treatment does Edward inflict on the Bishop that later happens to him?
Shaving with sewer water
How does Lightborne behave towards Edward before killing him?
How does Lightborne behave towards Edward before killing him?
Speaks with tenderness of a lover
What will severed heads on poles do, according to Spencer Junior and Kent?
What will severed heads on poles do, according to Spencer Junior and Kent?
'Preach' to the public
What does Edward struggle with when forced to resign in Act 5?
What does Edward struggle with when forced to resign in Act 5?
Who he'll be without his crown