Act 1 & Act 2 Flashcards
Who Am I?
This character is a VERY negative person and wants to become a fool so that he would be able to dress like and mock people as he pleased and not get in trouble for it.
Jaques
Who Am I?
This character says, “sweet are the uses adversity”, which means that this character is wise and is able to stay positive even in bad situations. This was demonstrated when he was banished by Duke Fredrick and saw the good in the circumstances in the forest.
Lemons :( =lemonade :D
Duke Senior
Who Am I?
This character is very trusting (especially towards Orlando). This is because this character has not been educated and has only learned how to follow directions. However, this person is very kind and loyal towards Orlando and will follow him through everything.
Adam
Who Am I?
This person is uneducated and is not the sharpest tool in the box (according to Corin). This person is having relationship problems with a girl as well and is very troubled by it.
Silvius
Who Am I?
Charles
Figurative Language
“I’ll rail against all the first-born of Eqypt.” (2. 5. 59-60).
Jaques
Allusion
Figurative Language
“I can sock melancholy out of a song as a weasel sucks eggs.” (2. 5. 12-13).
Jaques
Similie
Figurative Language
“All the world’s a stage,” (2. 7.)
Jaques
Metaphore
Figurative Language
“And his brain,
Which is as dry as the remainder biscuit
After a voyage, he hath strange places crammed.” (2. 7. 38-40)
Jaques
Similie
Vocabulary
“We that are true lovers run into strange capers.” (2. 4. 75-76).
Meaning: love can be full of heart brakes/ is not easy nor rainbows and sunshine.
What does capers mean?
Touchstone
Negative Wisdom
Capers means difficulties
Question
Who are all the groups in the forest and what are their reasons for being there?
Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone: to find Duke Senior
Orlando and Adam: fleeing from Oliver
Duke Senior, Amiens, and Jaques and lords: banished by Duke Frederick
Silvius and Corin: shepherds
Question
Why does Celia go with Rosalind to the forest of Arden and what animals are they compared to?
Celia and Rosalind go the the forest of Arden to find Duke Senior. Celia and Rosalind are compared to swans because they are inseparable and swans are partners for life. This is shown when Celia persists to go to the forest with Rosalind and give up her place in the court.
Question
What does Orlando want from Oliver?
Orlando wants Oliver to give him the education that his father wanted him to have, however Oliver refuses it give it to him and treats him like a peasant.
Question
How does Jaques think the the world is a stage?
Jaques thinks that the world is a stage in the way that everyone has a part, there are different ¨scenes¨ in your life and the play must eventually end.
Question
How does Duke Senior react to Orlando’s demand for food?
Duke Senior reacts to Orlando’s demand for food by being very sympathetic and generous by offering them both food AND shelter.
