Plot Summaries and word definitions Flashcards
What is a apostrophe
character directly addresses an absent person, an abstract concept, or an inanimate object, as if it were capable of understanding or responding
What is a soliloquy
A type of speech that a dramatic character speaks to him or herself, when the character is
alone (or believes him or herself to be). By revealing the speaker’s thoughts and feelings to the theatrical audience, a soliloquy creates the illusion of psychological interiority.
What is aside?
A brief remark that is heard only by the theatrical audience or in some cases one or two other characters, even though other
characters are also present on stage. In modern editions is typically marked as an “aside” by the italicized stage directions
next to the speech prefix for its speaker.
What is blank verse
The name used for the dramatic poetry written
by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, which
consists of lines of 10 (or sometimes 11) syllables
each, lines that are generally unrhymed.
What is the green world
metaphorical space or setting where characters experience freedom, transformation, and a break from the constraints of society, often leading to personal growth or change
What is a play within a play
A type of embedded narrative, specifically, a play staged within the fictional world of an actual play, e.g. “The Mousetrap” that is
performed in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Embedded narratives comment on the events of the main narrative. They may also
allow the writer to reflect on the nature of the art form in question (in this case, a
play)
Who are the characters in smiles of a summers night
THE EGERMANS: Fredrik Egerman (a lawyer), his second wife Anne, his son
Henrik (studying to be a clergyman)
THE ARMFELDTS: Desirée Armfeldt (an actress, former lover of Fredrik
Egerman and current mistress of Count Malcolm), her mother (“Old Mrs.
Armfeldt”), her young son Fredrik
THE MALCOLMS: Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm (a military officer), his wife
Countess Charlotte (friend of Anne Egerman)
SERVANTS: Petra (maid to the Egermans), Frid (servant to Mrs. Armfeldt
Who are the characters in hamlet
Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Polonius, Laertes
Who are the characters in legend of the black scorpion
Prince Wu Luan, Empress Wan, Empress Li, Jin, Princess Qing, Minister
who are the characters in the bad step well
Wada: assistant chief of contracts, Public Corporation
Shirai: chief of contracts, Public Corporation
Arimura: president, Public Corporation
Iwabuchi: vice president, Public Corporation
“Nishi”: secretary to VP Iwabuchi, Public Corporation
Yoshiko: daughter of VP Iwabuchi
Tatsuo: son of VP Iwabuchi
Moriyama: top administrator, Public Corporation
Hatano: president, Dairyu
Miura: accountant, Dairyu
“Itakura”: Nishi’s old friend, who switched identities with him
What is the setting in the bad sleep well
what is the setting in a midsommars night dream
Athens
What are the major plot points of hamlet
King Hamlet’s Ghost Appears: The ghost of King Hamlet reveals to Hamlet that he was murdered by Claudius.
Claudius Becomes King: Claudius marries Gertrude and becomes king of Denmark.
Hamlet Feigns Madness: Hamlet pretends to be mad to investigate his father’s death.
The Play Within a Play: Hamlet stages a play to confirm Claudius’s guilt.
Polonius’s Death: Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius while confronting his mother.
Ophelia’s Madness: Ophelia goes mad and drowns after her father’s death.
Laertes Seeks Revenge: Laertes returns to Denmark to avenge Polonius’s death.
The Duel: Hamlet and Laertes duel, during which Hamlet is poisoned.
Gertrude’s Death: Gertrude drinks poisoned wine and dies.
Laertes and Claudius Die: Laertes and Claudius are killed in the chaos.
Fortinbras Takes the Throne: Fortinbras arrives and claims the throne of Denmark.
What are the major plot points of a midsommars night dream
Theseus and Hippolyta’s Wedding: Theseus plans to marry Hippolyta.
Hermia’s Dilemma: Hermia runs away with Lysander to avoid marrying Demetrius.
Helena Follows Demetrius: Helena chases Demetrius into the forest.
Fairy Mischief: Oberon and Puck use magic to meddle with the lovers.
Lovers’ Confusion: Puck mistakenly causes confusion, switching lovers’ affections.
Titania and Bottom: Titania falls in love with the transformed Bottom.
Resolution: The magic is undone, and the lovers are paired correctly.
The Play: The Mechanicals perform a comedic play at the wedding.
Happy Endings: The couples marry, and the play ends joyfully.
What are the major plot points of the bad sleep well
The Wedding: Nishi marries Iwabuchi’s daughter, secretly seeking revenge.
Corporate Corruption: Nishi uncovers Iwabuchi’s corrupt actions.
Nishi’s Past: Nishi’s father was wrongfully imprisoned due to Iwabuchi.
Nishi’s Revenge: Nishi works to expose Iwabuchi’s crimes.
The Investigation: Nishi gathers evidence against Iwabuchi.
Exposure: Nishi begins to reveal Iwabuchi’s corruption.
Climax: Nishi confronts Iwabuchi, leading to his downfall.
Resolution: Nishi achieves revenge but at a personal cost.
What are the major plot points of the legend of the black scorpion
The Emperor’s Wrath: The Emperor orders the execution of a general and his family.
Black Scorpion’s Revenge: A mysterious woman seeks revenge for her family’s death.
The Hero’s Quest: A warrior sets out to stop the Black Scorpion.
Battle with the Black Scorpion: The warrior confronts the Black Scorpion and learns her story.
Revelations and Betrayal: Secrets about the Emperor’s role in the deaths are uncovered.
Climactic Confrontation: A final showdown occurs between the Black Scorpion and the Emperor.
Resolution: The story ends with consequences for the Emperor and closure for the Black Scorpion.
What are the major plot points in smiles of a summers night
Count’s Affairs: Count Fredrik is torn between his young wife, Anne, and his mistress, Desiree.
Henrik’s Love: Henrik, Fredrik’s son, is in love with his stepmother, Anne.
Weekend Gathering: Various characters meet at Desiree’s country house, where romantic tensions rise.
Secrets Revealed: Romantic entanglements and misunderstandings unfold.
Romantic Resolutions: Characters end up with unexpected partners.
Reconciliation: The film ends with love and laughter, resolving conflicts.
What is the beginning and end of hamlet
Beginning: The play begins with the ghost of King Hamlet appearing to guards at Elsinore Castle, revealing that he was murdered by his brother, Claudius, and urging his son, Prince Hamlet, to seek revenge.
End: The play ends with Hamlet’s death, the death of his mother Gertrude, and the arrival of Prince Fortinbras, who takes the throne of Denmark.
What is the beginning and end of a midsummers night dream
Beginning: The play begins with Duke Theseus planning his upcoming wedding to Hippolyta, while Hermia defies her father’s wish for her to marry Demetrius, fleeing with Lysander to the forest.
End: The play ends with the four lovers’ conflicts resolved, the Mechanicals’ comical play performed at the wedding, and the blessing of the marriages by the fairies.
What is the beginning and end of the legend of the black scorpion
Beginning: The film begins with the Emperor ordering the execution of a general and his family, leading to a series of betrayals.
End: The film ends with the Black Scorpion’s revenge fulfilled and the Emperor facing the consequences of his actions.
What is the beginning and end of the bad sleep well
Beginning: The film begins with the wedding of Nishi and Iwabuchi’s daughter, where Nishi secretly plans to avenge his father’s wrongful death caused by Iwabuchi’s corruption.
End: The film ends with Nishi achieving his revenge on Iwabuchi, but at a personal cost, as he is left morally and emotionally drained.
What is the beginning and end of smiles of a summers night
Beginning: The film begins with Count Fredrik Egerman’s complicated romantic entanglements, including his young wife Anne, his mistress Desiree, and his son Henrik’s unrequited love for Anne.
End: The film ends with the resolution of romantic conflicts, as characters find happiness with unexpected partners, and the comedy concludes with a sense of reconciliation and joy.
What are the conventions of the revenge tragedy
involve a wronged protagonist seeking vengeance, often delayed by moral conflict, leading to a high body count, corruption, and the protagonist’s eventual downfall.
What are the shifts and reversals of hamlet
Hamlet’s Feigned Madness: Hamlet pretends to be mad to investigate his father’s death, but his behavior becomes unpredictable, causing others to question his sanity.
Hamlet’s Delay: Initially determined to avenge his father’s murder, Hamlet delays action multiple times due to moral hesitation, leading to a reversal of his earlier resolve.
Ophelia’s Madness: Ophelia, initially seen as obedient and passive, shifts into madness and rebellion after her father’s death and Hamlet’s rejection.
Claudius’s Guilt: Claudius, initially seen as a powerful ruler, is revealed as guilty and tormented by his conscience, which leads to his eventual downfall.
The Duel: The planned duel between Hamlet and Laertes, initially a competitive but controlled event, turns chaotic and leads to multiple deaths, reversing the expected outcome.
What are the shifts and reversals of a midsummers night dream
Lovers’ Affections: The love potion causes a shift in the lovers’ affections, with Lysander initially loving Hermia, then falling for Helena, only for things to be reversed when the potion’s effects are undone.
Titania’s Love for Bottom: Titania, under the influence of the love potion, falls in love with the transformed Bottom, a comical reversal of her usual dignity.
The Mechanicals’ Play: The Mechanicals shift from being bumbling amateurs to performing a play at the royal wedding, with their performance reversing from comedy to a source of joy for the audience.
Resolution of Romantic Conflicts: Initially, the lovers are in conflict and confusion, but by the end, their relationships are restored to normal, with the correct pairings.
What are the shifts and reversals of the bad sleep well
Nishi’s Hidden Identity: Nishi, initially introduced as a businessman, reveals his true identity and motives for seeking revenge against Iwabuchi, shifting from a seemingly innocent man to a vengeful figure.
The Role of Corporate Corruption: The film reverses the expectation of corporate loyalty, exposing how the powerful figures in the company, including Iwabuchi, are involved in corruption and murder.
Nishi’s Revenge Plan: Nishi’s carefully laid plans for revenge are initially secretive and controlled, but as the story unfolds, the tension and stakes rise, leading to an unpredictable and chaotic final confrontation.
The Truth About Nishi’s Father: The revelation of Nishi’s father’s wrongful death, caused by Iwabuchi’s actions, shifts the audience’s understanding of Nishi’s motivations and the extent of the corruption he is fighting against.
What are the shifts and reversals of the legend of the black scorpion
The Prince’s Allegiance: The prince, initially loyal to his uncle and the empire, shifts his allegiance after discovering the truth about his father’s murder and his uncle’s treachery.
The King’s Role: The uncle, who is initially seen as a legitimate ruler and protector, is revealed to be a manipulative villain, reversing the audience’s initial perception of him.
The Heroine’s Transformation: The heroine, who begins as a figure of innocence and compliance, shifts into a more independent and vengeful character as she uncovers hidden truths about her family’s death.
The Moral Conflict: The prince’s internal conflict about vengeance reverses as he ultimately embraces his role in seeking justice, leading to a bloody and tragic resolution.
What are the shifts and reversals of smiles of a summers night
The Count’s Affections: The Count, who initially desires his mistress Desiree, shifts his affections back to his wife, Hippolyta, after a series of misunderstandings and romantic complications.
Henrik’s Love: Henrik, initially caught in an innocent but intense infatuation with his stepmother Anne, shifts his focus to another woman, bringing resolution to his romantic turmoil.
Desiree’s Manipulations: Desiree, who initially appears to be a manipulative seductress, undergoes a reversal when she finds genuine love with Count Fredrik, abandoning her previous entanglements.
The Lovers’ Confusion: The romantic chaos involving Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena, initially filled with confusion and unrequited love, is reversed when the characters are paired correctly by the end of the play.
What are the themes and motifs that repeat in smiles of a summers night
key themes include love and desire, sexuality and infidelity, generational conflict, the complexity of relationships, and transformation.
Recurrent motifs involve mistaken identity, nighttime as a symbol of change, marriage and commitment, and theatricality, all contributing to the play’s exploration of romantic confusion and eventual resolution.
What are the themes and motifs that repeat in hamlet
key themes include revenge, death, madness, corruption, and the conflict between action and inaction.
Recurrent motifs involve the ghost, ears and listening, the play within a play, the skull, and flowers, all reinforcing the play’s exploration of mortality, deception, and the complexities of human nature.
What are the themes and motifs that repeat in the legend of the black scorpion
themes include revenge, betrayal, fate, and loyalty, while motifs like the Black Scorpion, masks, the scorpion symbol, and the emperor’s power highlight the quest for justice, the consequences of corruption, and the transformation of victims into avengers.
What are the themes and motifs that repeat in the bad sleep well
themes include revenge, corruption, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, while motifs like corporate culture, hidden identities, death, and the cyclical nature of revenge emphasize the destructive consequences of seeking justice in a corrupt system.
what are the themes and motifs that repeat in a midsummers night dream
themes include love and desire, transformation, dreams vs. reality, magic, and the nature of art, while motifs like the forest, flowers and potions, the moon, and the play within a play highlight the whimsical, magical, and transformative elements of the story.
