Key Quotations (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What three things do key quotations in Much Ado About Nothing serve as windows into?
What three things do key quotations in Much Ado About Nothing serve as windows into?
Character dev., themes, plot progress.
What does Beatrice's opening quote about dogs & crows establish about her?
What does Beatrice's opening quote about dogs & crows establish about her?
Her skeptical attitude toward love
How does Beatrice describe Benedick in Act 2, Scene 1?
How does Beatrice describe Benedick in Act 2, Scene 1?
'The prince's jester: a very dull fool'
What does Beatrice's demand to 'Kill Claudio' reveal about her character?
What does Beatrice's demand to 'Kill Claudio' reveal about her character?
Passionate nature & values justice
What does Benedick declare in Act 1, Scene 1 about his future?
What does Benedick declare in Act 1, Scene 1 about his future?
'I will live a bachelor'
What does Benedick's quote 'man is a giddy thing' demonstrate?
What does Benedick's quote 'man is a giddy thing' demonstrate?
Self-awareness & humility
What does Claudio's question 'Can the world buy such a jewel?' reveal?
What does Claudio's question 'Can the world buy such a jewel?' reveal?
His tendency to objectify Hero
What does Hero's quote about Cupid killing with arrows & traps show?
What does Hero's quote about Cupid killing with arrows & traps show?
She understands love's complexities
What does Leonato's quote about death being 'fairest cover for her shame' reveal?
What does Leonato's quote about death being 'fairest cover for her shame' reveal?
Patriarchal honor culture values
How does Shakespeare show deception functioning in the play?
How does Shakespeare show deception functioning in the play?
Both positive & destructive purposes
What does Don Pedro advise about speaking of love?
What does Don Pedro advise about speaking of love?
'Speak low, if you speak love'
How do Hero & Beatrice differ in their approaches to femininity?
How do Hero & Beatrice differ in their approaches to femininity?
Hero silent/obedient; Beatrice outspoken
What does each major quotation in the play function as?
What does each major quotation in the play function as?
A plot catalyst