Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How does the Cardinal murder Julia in a blasphemous manner?
How does the Cardinal murder Julia in a blasphemous manner?
He poisons the Bible
What imagery does Ferdinand use when describing his sister's supposed sins?
What imagery does Ferdinand use when describing his sister's supposed sins?
Fire and hellish imagery
What type of character is Bosola described as due to his bitterness and dissatisfaction?
What type of character is Bosola described as due to his bitterness and dissatisfaction?
A malcontent
Where does the Duchess say hell exists?
Where does the Duchess say hell exists?
On Earth
Which lower-class character is rewarded at the play's end with the Duchess's heir?
Which lower-class character is rewarded at the play's end with the Duchess's heir?
Delio
What does Antonio criticize about people who ingratiate themselves with corrupt authority?
What does Antonio criticize about people who ingratiate themselves with corrupt authority?
He calls them sycophants
How does the Duchess subvert gender norms in her marriage to Antonio?
How does the Duchess subvert gender norms in her marriage to Antonio?
She proposes & conducts the ceremony
What does Ferdinand say his sister is, reducing her to her sexual status?
What does Ferdinand say his sister is, reducing her to her sexual status?
'A bare name, and no essential thing'
What does Bosola say about humans and fate when he accidentally kills Antonio?
What does Bosola say about humans and fate when he accidentally kills Antonio?
'We are merely the stars' tennis-balls'
What does Antonio predict about his first child that becomes self-fulfilling?
What does Antonio predict about his first child that becomes self-fulfilling?
A 'short life' and 'violent death'