Philoctetes (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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On which island was Philoctetes abandoned by his comrades?
On which island was Philoctetes abandoned by his comrades?
Lemnos
What does Philoctetes' infected wound symbolise in the play?
What does Philoctetes' infected wound symbolise in the play?
Physical pain and social isolation
Why is Philoctetes' bow essential to the Greeks?
Why is Philoctetes' bow essential to the Greeks?
It's needed for victory at Troy
What type of worldview does Odysseus represent in the play?
What type of worldview does Odysseus represent in the play?
Pragmatic worldview
How does Odysseus plan to obtain the bow from Philoctetes?
How does Odysseus plan to obtain the bow from Philoctetes?
Through trickery
Who is Neoptolemus' famous father?
Who is Neoptolemus' famous father?
Achilles
What forms the emotional heart of the drama?
What forms the emotional heart of the drama?
Neoptolemus' moral journey
What principled action does Neoptolemus eventually take?
What principled action does Neoptolemus eventually take?
Returns the bow to Philoctetes
Which quote shows Neoptolemus' moral stance on deception?
Which quote shows Neoptolemus' moral stance on deception?
Better to fail with honour than win by deceit
What dramatic device does Heracles represent in the play?
What dramatic device does Heracles represent in the play?
Deus ex machina
What does Heracles promise Philoctetes if he goes to Troy?
What does Heracles promise Philoctetes if he goes to Troy?
Physical cure and everlasting honour
Who makes up the Chorus in Philoctetes?
Who makes up the Chorus in Philoctetes?
Neoptolemus' sailors
What fundamental conflict does Philoctetes vs Odysseus represent?
What fundamental conflict does Philoctetes vs Odysseus represent?
Personal honour vs political pragmatism