Feminine Gospels - Beautiful Flashcards
Who are the 4 women explored in Beautiful?
Helen of Troy
Cleopatra
Marilyn Monroe
Princess Diana
Who is the 1st woman explored in Beautiful?
Helen of Troy
What Ancient Mythology is Helen of Troy a character from?
Greek Mythology
What were the names of Helen of Troy’s parents?
Zeus
Leda
How is Helen of Troy viewed worldwide?
The most beautiful woman in the world
What 3 academic fields explore Helen of Troy/Cleopatra?
Art
History
Literature
Who is the 2nd woman explored in Beautiful?
Cleopatra
What was Cleopatra the last active ruler of?
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
When did Cleopatra rule Egypt from?
51-30 BC
When was Cleopatra’s naval fleet destroyed?
30 BC
Who committed suicide after Cleopatra’s naval fleet was destroyed?
Her husband - Mark Anthony
What did Cleopatra do after learning of her husband’s suicide?
Kill herself with poison
What do many people believe about the poisoning involved in Cleopatra’s death?
The snake bite was self-inflicted
Who is the 3rd woman explored in Beautiful?
Marilyn Monroe
What 3 occupations did Marilyn Monroe partake in?
Acting
Modelling
Singing
What was Marilyn Monroe emblematic of in America?
Changing attitudes towards sexuality
During what time period was Marilyn Monroe a sex symbol?
1950s-60s
Who was Marilyn Monroe viciously controlled by?
Hollywood
At what age did Marilyn Monroe die?
32
How did Marilyn Monroe die?
Sleeping pill overdose
Who is the 4th woman explored in Beautiful?
Princess Diana
What was Princess Diana known and much-loved as in Britain?
The “People’s Princess”
Who did Princess Diana marry in 1981?
Prince Charles
When did Princess Diana and Prince Charles separate?
1992
What did the media seek following Princess Diana’s martial separation?
Details of marital difficulties
Who was Princess Diana viciously hunted by?
The media
When did Princess Diana die in a car crash?
1997
Who was Princess Diana fleeing in the lead-up to her death?
Paparazzi
How many people watched Princess Diana’s funeral in the UK?
32.1 million
