Medusa (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Dramatic monologue definition
Dramatic monologue definition
Poem spoken by single character revealing personality/state
Number of stanzas in 'Medusa'
Number of stanzas in 'Medusa'
8 stanzas with irregular line lengths
3 emotions in opening line of 'Medusa'
3 emotions in opening line of 'Medusa'
Suspicion, doubt, jealousy
Pararhyme effect in 'Medusa'
Pararhyme effect in 'Medusa'
Creates jarring, dissonant effect matching turmoil
What hairs turn into in 'Medusa'
What hairs turn into in 'Medusa'
Filthy snakes
Victims in order in 'Medusa'
Victims in order in 'Medusa'
Bee, bird, cat, pig, dragon (increasing size)
Shield metaphor in 'Medusa'
Shield metaphor in 'Medusa'
Heart - represents self-preservation
Tongue metaphor in 'Medusa'
Tongue metaphor in 'Medusa'
Sword - verbal weapon to wound/charm
Why is man nameless in 'Medusa'?
Why is man nameless in 'Medusa'?
Represents 'Everyman' - universal symbol of betrayal
Final line of 'Medusa'
Final line of 'Medusa'
'Look at me now' - challenges reader, breaks fourth wall