PL/Volpone: Gender

Question 1

Overall Arguement

Answer 1

Women act as a foil for the patriarchal society of the time.

Question 2

Paragraph 1: Celia

Answer 2

Celia, who is modest, turns out to be the true hero as she resists patriarchy.

Celia embodies Christianity and morality.
‘Thy beauty’s miracle’/ ‘sensual baits’
‘This my offending face’
‘I am your martyr’
‘Thy mouth unto thine ears’
‘kill me’ - steady rhythm shows certainty in her words.
‘Oh god and his good angels’

Question 3

Paragraph 2: Eve

Answer 3

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