Nazar Bazmi's Notes

June 27, 2017November 22, 2023

Short Questions and Answers of “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway

Introduction : Short answers of the Novel A Farewell to Arms by Earnest Hemingway includes character sketches of Dr Valentini, Rinaldi, Catherine Barkley, Miss Van Campen etc

Who is Dr. Valentini?

Dr Valentini is a surgeon who operates on the knee of Fredrick Henry.

What is the meaning of the title ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

“A Farewell to Arms” means to bid farewell to weapons and war or the arms of the beloved. Henry’s farewell to war and Catherine. He leaves war and Catherine died.

What kind of weather dominates the novel ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

Rainy weather dominates the novel ‘A Farewell to Arms‘. Rain symbolizes destruction and death.

What do lowlands and mountains symbolize in ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

Lowlands or plains symbolize destruction, death and war. And the mountains symbolize peace, love, happiness and family.

Why does Frederic Henry plunge into the river The Tagliamento?

On the bridge of Tagliamento the Italian military police investigating from the soldiers and shooting those who were away from their convoys during retreat so, Henry plunge into the river and save himself.

June 25, 2017November 22, 2023

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

Introduction : The Crucible Questions with Short Answers by Arthur Miller includes Terms definitions. And answers of the important questions of American drama The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

What is a crucible?

A crucible is a container used to melt metals on very high temperature. A crucible also means severe test or trial.

Why did Arthur Miller write “The Crucible”?

Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible” because he has a story. And through this story he satire on the event in 1950s in which the communist were killed.

Why was Abigail dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house?

Elizabeth Proctor dismissed Abigail from her job at the Proctor’s house. When Elizabeth Proctor knows her affair with her husband John Proctor.

How does Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and become the center of excitement?

Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court. And becomes the center of excitement by pretending witch hunting.

Why does Abigail accuse Proctor’s wife?

Abigail accuses Proctor’s wife of witchcraft. Because, Elizabeth dismissed her from job. And secondly she want to remove her that she herself can marry to John Proctor.

June 25, 2017June 17, 2020

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Aurther Miller

What is a crucible?

A crucible is a container used to melt metals on very high temperature. A crucible also means severe test or trial.

Why did Arthur Miller write “The Crucible”?

Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible” because he has a story and through this story he satire on the event in 1950s in which the communist were killed.

Why was Abigail dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house?

Abigail was dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house when Elizabeth Proctor knows her affair with her husband John Proctor.

How does Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and become the centre of excitement?

Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and becomes the centre of excitement by pretending witch hunting.

Why does Abigail accuse Proctor’s wife?

Abigail accuses Proctor’s wife of witchcraft, because Elizabeth dismissed her from job and secondly she want to remove her that she herself can marry to John Proctor.

June 24, 2017November 22, 2023

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Love and Divine Poems’ by John Donne

What is sensuous love?

Sensuous love is a physical love or sexual love. In this love the animal passion for bodily love.

Define conjugal love in Donne’s poems?

Conjugal love is the married life. Donne’s poem “A Valediction: forbidding mourning” is one example of conjugal love.

What are the three moods of love in Donne’s poems?

The three moods of love in Donne’s poetry are cynical love (anti woman), conjugal love(married life) and Platonic love(spiritual love).

What is metaphysical conceit?

Metaphysical conceit is a comparison between spiritual aspects and worldly things. In other words the two heterogeneous ideas were yoked together. For example: “He compares himself and his beloved with two hemispheres of the world ” in ‘Good Morrow‘ by John Donne.

Define metaphysical poetry?

Metaphysical poetry is a highly intellectualized poetry with the use of wit, imagery, conceits and paradox etc. It is obscure and rigid. For example: “John Donne’s poetry“.

June 22, 2017November 22, 2023

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Importance of being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde?

Introduction: Importance of being Earnest questions and answers includes terms definition. And important questions of the drama with short answers.

In the end, why doesn’t Cecily care that Algernon’s name isn’t Ernest?

Cecily knows the real name of Jack as Earnest at the end of the play. And learn that his real brother is Algernon not Earnest. So, she did not care about the name.

What is the subtitle of the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?

The subtitle of the play “The Importance of Being Earnest” is “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People“. In this play the serious things presented trivial and trivial things presented seriously. So, there is enough food for serious peoples.

How does Jack convince Lady Bracknell that Cecily is a suitable wife for her nephew Algernon?

Jack says that Cecily brings with her rich dowry. That will convince Lady Brecknell. So, Cecily is a suitable wife for her nephew.

What are the major themes in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?

In the “Importance of being Earnest” the major themes are marriage, society and class. And difficulties in marrying, lies and deceit, respect and reputation, difficulties of being illegitimate. Also, duty and responsibility, religion and secret lives.

Define comedy of manners.

The comedy of manner is a comedy. In which the manners of society or class are satire. “Importance of being Earnest” is one example of comedy of manner.