Silvio Flashcards
Who are the innamorati Silvio?
High status characters in ‘Servant of Two Masters’, children of the old men
They represent an archetype of hopeless romantics.
What is the archetype of Silvio?
Hopeless romantics
This reflects their passionate nature towards love and romance.
What animal represents Silvio and why?
Bird of paradise - they puff up their chest feathers and talk to look impressive
This symbolizes their desire to impress and their romantic nature.
What is the level of intelligence of Silvio?
Partially educated but lacking common sense
They have not completed finishing school, leading to imperfect etiquette.
What are the main interests of Silvio?
Literature, romanticism, poetry, art
These interests highlight their romantic and artistic inclinations.
What social class do Silvio and similar characters belong to?
Nouveau riche - those born into wealth
This leads to arrogance and a tendency to use status for power over others.
What is a key characteristic of Second Lovers?
In love with the notion of being in love and themselves
They exhibit a more fickle and less perfect approach to love.
How do Second Lovers express their emotions?
They flit between extreme facial expressions and may become child-like
Their emotional expressions can be dramatic, including stamping feet and flailing arms.
What physical traits do Second Lovers exhibit?
Less fluid movement, may bend in ugly ways
They have less control over their passions and physical expressions.
How quickly can Second Lovers change their feelings?
From undying love to broken-hearted in the blink of an eye
This reflects their impulsive nature in relationships.
Fill in the blank: Second Lovers have less awareness of how _______ can contort their face and body into ugliness.
anger and despair
This lack of awareness affects their emotional expressions.
