Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Despite appearing successful, what secret does the Merchant hide?
Despite appearing successful, what secret does the Merchant hide?
He is actually in debt
What does Januarie's name symbolise?
What does Januarie's name symbolise?
The winter years of life & advanced age
Januarie views young women as 'wax' to be moulded. How does this imagery become ironic?
Januarie views young women as 'wax' to be moulded. How does this imagery become ironic?
May creates a wax mould of his garden key
What does May's name signify?
What does May's name signify?
Youthful innocence & springtime
What creature is Damian compared to through simile?
What creature is Damian compared to through simile?
An adder/serpent
What do Justinus' & Placebo's names indicate about their roles?
What do Justinus' & Placebo's names indicate about their roles?
Justinus speaks truth; Placebo flatters
How long has the Merchant been married when he tells his tale?
How long has the Merchant been married when he tells his tale?
Only two months
How do Pluto & Proserpina's interventions differ?
How do Pluto & Proserpina's interventions differ?
Pluto exposes May; Proserpina helps her
What literary archetype does Januarie represent?
What literary archetype does Januarie represent?
Senex amans from Roman comedy
What phrase does the Merchant repeatedly use in his tale?
What phrase does the Merchant repeatedly use in his tale?
'love is blynd alday, and may nat see'