Characters (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What role does Hecuba serve in 'Trojan Women'?
What role does Hecuba serve in 'Trojan Women'?
The central figure of the play
Beyond personal grief, what does Hecuba represent in Greek society?
Beyond personal grief, what does Hecuba represent in Greek society?
The destruction of the oikos (household)
Who is Andromache in the play?
Who is Andromache in the play?
Hector's widow
What fate awaits Andromache's son Astyanax?
What fate awaits Andromache's son Astyanax?
He must die to prevent future revenge
What curse does Cassandra bear as Apollo's priestess?
What curse does Cassandra bear as Apollo's priestess?
She has true prophecy but is never believed
When Cassandra says 'I will destroy him who destroys me', who does she mean?
When Cassandra says 'I will destroy him who destroys me', who does she mean?
Agamemnon
How does Helen defend herself when confronted by Hecuba?
How does Helen defend herself when confronted by Hecuba?
Claims to be victim of divine forces
What does Hecuba declare to Helen during their confrontation?
What does Hecuba declare to Helen during their confrontation?
'You are the cause of all our sufferings'
What distinguishes Talthybius among the Greek characters?
What distinguishes Talthybius among the Greek characters?
His human compassion
Though Astyanax never speaks, what does he represent?
Though Astyanax never speaks, what does he represent?
Troy's future
Who makes up the Chorus in 'Trojan Women'?
Who makes up the Chorus in 'Trojan Women'?
The surviving women of Troy
What attitude do the gods display in the prologue?
What attitude do the gods display in the prologue?
Casual detachment towards human suffering