Historical Context: Mary Queen of Scots (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Age Mary became Queen of Scotland
Age Mary became Queen of Scotland
Six days old
Mary's religion vs Scotland's after Reformation
Mary's religion vs Scotland's after Reformation
Catholic vs Protestant
Castle where Mary imprisoned before abdication
Castle where Mary imprisoned before abdication
Lochleven Castle
Years Mary imprisoned in England
Years Mary imprisoned in England
Nineteen years
Date & location of Mary's execution
Date & location of Mary's execution
8 February 1587, Fotheringhay Castle
What '33' in poem title refers to
What '33' in poem title refers to
Number of axe blows allegedly required for beheading
Mary's son who took throne after abdication
Mary's son who took throne after abdication
James VI
Language Mary wrote her poetry in
Language Mary wrote her poetry in
French
Dream vision genre
Dream vision genre
Medieval form: protagonist learns truths via dream journey
Book of the Dead connection in '33'
Book of the Dead connection in '33'
Egyptian texts guiding souls; poem guides Mary's final journey