How long did it take Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell? It took nine days for Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell. What demon is floating alongside Satan in the fiery lake at the beginning of the poem? Beelzebub demon is floating alongside Satan in the fiery lake at the beginning of the […]
What is pandemonium? In “Paradise Lost’ Satan and fallen angels built a palace that was called ‘ Pandemonium’. In this palace fallen angels assemble for meeting. Define epic? An epic is a long narrative poem on a grand scale about the deeds of heroes and warriors. Define free verse? Free verse is a type of
What news does the messenger from Corinth bring to Thebes? Messenger brings the news of the death of the Corinth’s queen. What is hamartia? Hamartia is the error of judgement by the hero of the play. Why does Jocasta commit suicide? Jocasta judged the situation and found the reality and cannot endure the embarrassment so,
What is Creon’s defense against the accusations against him?Creon replied on Oedipus accusations that he was already sharing the authority and power without any responsibility on my shoulder then why I should want to grab the crown? Who is Choragos?In Oedipus the chorus consist of Theban;s elders and Choragos is leader of that chorus. He
Questions and short answers of Oedipus Rex are presented here in three parts, It is the first part and the links of other parts are available at the end of these questions. How does Oedipus save Thebes before becoming its king? Sphinx placed a great plague on Thebes and if someone answered wrong it ate
Introduction : Question and Short answers of Joseph Andrew by Henry Fielding includes the important questions with short answers. And characters like Mrs Slip Slope, Betty, Lady Booby, Parson Adam, Parson Barabbas and Fanny. Who is Mrs Slip Slop. Describe her personality in your own words? Mrs Slip Slop is a woman servant of Lady
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Introduction : Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlow Questions with Short Answers includes character sketches and Important questions of the drama with short answers. Who is Basso in the ‘Jew of Malta’? Basso is military officer or pasha of Turkey came with Callymath. How does Barabas get Matthias and Lodowick killed? Barabas Killed the Mathias
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Epistolary Novel In this type of novel the story is narrated through letters sent by the observer or by those who participating in the events. Example 18th century’s novel ‘Richardson’s Pamela and Clarissa etc. Gothic Novel In this type of novels the cruel passions and supernatural terror is presented. Example: Monastery or Haunted Castle and
Define peripeteia? The unexpected change or turn of event that brings hamartia to light is called ‘Peripeteia‘. Define anagnorisis? Hero’s recognition of error or hamartia is the anagnorisis. Define catharsis? Catharsis is emotional release of pity and fear that tragedy has aroused in audience. Define climax? When protagonist’s fortune reach its highest point before the
What is pandemonium? In “Paradise Lost’ Satan and fallen angels built a palace that was called ‘ Pandemonium‘. In this palace fallen angels assemble for meeting. Define epic? An epic is a long narrative poem on a grand scale about the deeds of heroes and warriors. Examples: Fairy Queen and Paradise Lost etc. Define song?
