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Midterm Flashcards

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Why did moliere make more enemies?

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He angered many parties with his play tartuffe, and made enemies with people such as the church; specifically the Jansenists and the clergy.

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How was Moliere’s early life and career

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Moliere never achieved success until after he passed away, when his plays were later discovered.

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What did Moliere do when his play was banned?

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He made panflets arguing the ban and modified it to suit the demands of the insulted parties, he also tried to justify it by telling the clergy it was meant to joke about the Jansenists.

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What are Damis’ flaws?

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He is over aggressive and acts on instinct.

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What is the purpose of a satire?

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To criticize human flaws.

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How does Krogstad threaten Nora?

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Krogstad threatens Nora by threatening to expose her fathers forged signature on the loan contract.

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How is Ms. Linde left penniless?

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Ms. Linde is left penniless by her husband, who upon his death leaves Ms. Linde no money, or children.

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What kind of dance does Nora perform at the end of the play?

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The tarantella

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Why did Christine choose to marry her husband?

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Christine choose to marry her husband because she had to care for her mother and 2 brothers.

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What is wrong with the loan?

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The loan has a forged signature of Nora’s father

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How did Krogstad persuade Nora to try to influence Helmer on his behalf?

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By blackmailing Nora by means of her forged signature on her loan contract.

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Why does Ms. Linde tell Krogstad not to get the letter back?

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Because Ms. Linde believes that the relationship between Torvald and Nora is built upon lies.

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What does Torvald say is the reason people “go wrong” in life?

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Torvald says that lying parents are the reason people “go wrong” in life.

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Why is the story named “A Doll’s House?”

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The story is called “A Doll’s House” because at the end of the story Nora realized that her relationship with Torvald meant nothing, but was meant to keep Torvald social status in tact, similar to do nothing but look good.

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What is Nora looking for when she leaves?

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She feels alienated from both religion and the law, and wishes to discover on her own, by going out into the world and learning how to live life for herself, whether or not her feelings of alienation are justified.

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How does Nora help pay back the loan?

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Nora helps pay back the loan by using her allowance money given to her by Torvald.

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How does Torvald threaten Nora?

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Torvald refuses to allow Nora to leave and says that the family must pretend that all is as it was before, but he states that Nora should no longer be able to see the children. He says that he will try to silence Krogstad by paying him off and hopes that he and Nora can at least keep up the appearance of happiness.

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What is the setting of “A Doll’s House?”

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Norway

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What are symbols in “A Doll’s House?”

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The Christmas Tree: Symbolizes Nora’s position in the house

Outside the house: temperature difference between the inside of the house and the outside, symbolizes the safety of the house and danger outside.

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What does Nora hide away from her family?

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The macaroons, the loan, the money, the presents, and her abilities.

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What is Torvald’s concern at the end?

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Keeping the image of the family; and making sure everyone looks happy.

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Who comes to visit Nora at the beginning of the play?

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Christine, or Ms. Linde

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Why did Nora Originally borrow borrow money through Krogstad?

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Because she wanted to save her husband.

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Who primarily takes care of Helmer’s children?

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The maid

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What does Nora think Torvald will do when he finds out about the loan?

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Nora thinks that Torvald will stand up for her and do anything to defend her.

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What is Torvald’s reaction when he reads Krogstad’s first letter about the loan?

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Torvald refuses to allow Nora to leave and says that the family must pretend that all is as it was before, but he states that Nora should no longer be able to see the children. He says that he will try to silence Krogstad by paying him off and hopes that he and Nora can at least keep up the appearance of happiness.

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What reason does Helmer give for firing Krogstad?

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  1. They are on a first name basis, and he finds it embarrassing
  2. He can’t revoke his decision because of his wife, or risk showing weakness in his business
  3. He dislikes his corruption
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28
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Where does Nora go at the end of the play?

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To her old house

29
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How does Creon become king of Thebes?

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Creon becomes king of Thebes after both of Antigone’s brothers kill each other in a feud over the throne, leaving Creon.

30
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What is Creon’s decree?

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Creon issued a royal edict banning the burial of Polyneices, who he believes was a traitor.

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What has occurred between the two sons of oedipus?

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Oedipus’ two sons have killed each other in a feud over the throne.

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What does the officer report to Creon at the beginning of the play?

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That somebody has buried Polynieces’ body.

33
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Who created archetypes?

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Carl Jung

34
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To what can archetypes be applied?

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Archetypes are a universal concept that can be applied to people, specifically story characters.

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What’s another word for archetypes?

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Arkhetupos

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What are the different types of archetypes and give some examples?

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Situational archetypes: The initiation (star wars)
Character archetypes: Devil figure (assef; kite runner)
Symbolic archetypes: Light vs dark

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What are stock characters?

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Not realistic and standard characters, such as: the hypocrite, the clever servant, the blustering youth, the foolish, tyrannical father, and the timid young girl.

38
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What was Moliere’s response for Tartuffe?

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Moliere said he was exposing hypocrisy not ridiculing religion.

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Why did Moliere make more enemies?

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He offended both he clergy and the Jansenists.

40
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Which character praises the king at the very end?

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The officer

40
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What is a double entendre?

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Something that could go one way or another

41
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What is irony?

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An event or series contrary to what is expected

42
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What is a rhyme?

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Correspondence of sounds between words

43
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What is a hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

44
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What does Dorine say will happen if Marianne marries Tartuffe?

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Dorine says the Marianne will chuck hold Tartuffe and that the marriage will be an unhappy one.

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Why does Oregon claim to be the authority of the household?

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Orgon claims to be the authority of the household because it was normal at the time, or expected of the husband/father.

46
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What happens during the misunderstanding between Valere and Mariane?

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Valere becomes jealous that Mariane is accepting the marriage proposed by Mariane’s father, and enter a dispute.

47
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Why does Antigone argue with Ismene?

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Ismene wants to take the blame for Antigone’s crime, and Antigone won’t allow her.

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What is Haemon’s first response when Creon asks what he thinks about Antigone?

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He disagrees with Creon, his father, and vouches to stay by him, but disagrees with his decision.

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What to the people of Thebes really think about Creon?

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That he quickly adapted to the luxury of power, and believe that he is a tyrant, but are two afraid to speak.

50
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What is Antigone’s sentence?

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Death

51
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Why is Creon intent on punishing anyone who breaks the law?

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Creon believes that not punishing anyone who breaks the law is a. Display of weakness.

52
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What warning does Tiresias give to Creon?

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That Creon’s empire will fall in time, because he didn’t bury Polyneices’ body.

53
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What happens when Tiresias burns a sacrifice?

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The burnt sacrifice will usually be accepted by the gods, but in the case of Creon the sacrifice blew up, meaning the gods rejected the sacrifice.

54
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Why are the Gods angry at Creon according to Tiresias?

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The Gods are angry because Creon didn’t bury Polyneices and the underworld is lacking a soul.

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What did Creon see when he arrived at the tomb?

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Creon saw Antigone’s body, she had killed herself.

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What does Haemon do, at the tomb?

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Haemon draws his sword and lunges at his father.

57
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What are the purposes for wearing masks in Greek drama?

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Masks were used in Greek drama to amplify noise

58
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What is the Age of Enlightenment?

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Praise of moderation and reason; rejection of passion and excess. Thirst for knowledge and against ignorance.

59
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What were the role of women in the books you’ve read, and give some examples?

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Women played a subordinate role in the books we read, in which women were expected to do certain things. Characters such as Elmire and Marianne exemplified the ideals of women at the time. Characters such as Antigone rebelled against these expected ideals.

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Why is madam pernelle mad at Dorine?

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As maid of the house, Dorine has overstepped her bounds and involved herself in family affairs.

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Why can’t Marianne stand up to her father when he changes the marriage plan?

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Marianne can’t stand up to her father because of the social status expected of women at the time.

62
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Why did Moliere give the play a happy ending?

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He had to give it a happy ending for the book to be accepted, part of the revision process.

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What does Creon believe is making people plot against him?

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Money

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Who does Antigone say is responsible for her misfortune?

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Oedipus

65
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What sin does the choir claim to be punishable by the Gods?

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Pride

66
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How does Ibsen feel abut Romantic theatre?

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Ibsen is a critic of romantic theatre he believes that not everything ends up happily, and isn’t realistic.

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Why does Torvald insist on emptying the letter box after Dr. Rank leaves?

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So that there’s room for the newspaper the next day.

68
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What adjective does Torvald use the most to address Nora?

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Little

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