Question Flashcards
Why does becoming fool appeal to Jaques?
Becoming a fool appeals to Jaques because it would be his job to criticize and to be negative. Also Jaques would also be allowed to make fun of anyone he wants to and not get in trouble. At the moment Jaques is not a very big fan of Duke Senior and usually tries to avoid him. Being a fool would allow Jaques to speak his mind about Duke Senior as well as any other nobles.
What bible passage does Orlando refer to when arguing with Oliver? Why does he refer to this passage?
Orlando refers to the story of the prodigal song. He refers to this because he believes that he is being treated like a servant of someone who has done wrong. He wonders why he is not recognized/ trained as a nobleman when he has done nothing to fall from grace. i.e take and spend his whole inheritance.
How does Rosalind show leadership qualities?
Rosalind shows leadership qualities through taking charge of the group traveling to the forest of Arden. She does not whine about hunger or exhaustion but instead encourages the group and tells them too have courage. Also she debates about the buying of the cottage with Corin and allows him to come work for her.
In what ways does Oliver differ from his father? Why do you think he acts in this way?
In the opinion of Adam Sir Rowland de Boys was a good and kind master, who did not speak rudely to Adam. In other words Adam found Oliver a incompetent master and found him to be rude. This was because Oliver would call Adam a old dog and would talk down to him. Also Duke Frederick despised Sir Rowland because the people loved him. Oliver despises Orlando because the people love him and not Oliver.
In what ways are Oliver’s hatred of Orlando and Duke Frederic’s hate of Sir Rowland de Boys similar? How do they differ?
Both Oliver and Duke Frederick despised Orlando and Sir Rowland because they were well loved by the people. In contrast Oliver and Duke Frederick are not as well liked. They differ by Oliver’s hatred is for his brother, who is not looking to take his power or has the opportunity to take it. Duke Frederick hatred is for another nobleman who has the possibility of taking of power.
Why was Rosalind allowed to stay in court? What changed the Duke’s mind later?
Rosalind was allowed to stay in the court because she was like a sister to her cousin Celia. The duke knew that if Rosalind had to leave then Celia would leave with her. The Duke changes his mind later because of his moodiness and irrational impulse. He decided that Rosalind was a traitor and wanted to take his power, so he sent her away.
