Clarice Flashcards
What is the rank of Clarice in ‘Servant of Two Masters’?
High status
They are the only children of the old men
What archetype do Clarice and her counterpart represent?
Hopeless romantics
What animal is associated with Clarice, and what does it symbolize?
Bird of paradise - they puff up their chest feathers and talk to look impressive
How is Clarice’s intelligence described?
Partially educated but lacking common sense
What kind of education have Clarice and her counterpart not completed?
Finishing school
What are Clarice’s interests?
- Literature
- Romanticism
- Poetry
- Art
What social class do Clarice and her counterpart represent?
Nouveau riche
How do the nouveau riche differ in attitude compared to others?
More arrogant and fickle
What are Second Lovers primarily in love with?
The notion of being in love and themselves more than anything
How do Second Lovers’ movements differ from First Lovers’?
Less fluid and may bend in ugly ways
What emotional traits characterize Second Lovers?
- Less control over passions
- May move from undying love to broken hearted quickly
What physical expressions might Second Lovers exhibit?
- Extreme facial expressions
- Child-like behavior with stamping feet and flailing arms
True or False: Second Lovers have a greater awareness of how anger and despair affect their appearance.
False
Fill in the blank: Second Lovers may make physical contact with the one they love, reflecting their _______.
Less control over their passions
What is the rank of Clarice in ‘Servant of Two Masters’?
High status
They are the only children of the old men