7.05 unit test-
Which statement best explains how Shakespeare transformed the source material, Hecatommithi by Giraldi Cinthio?
In Othello the villain's hatred is driven because he was overlooked for a promotion; in the source materials, his hatred for the Moor is driven by his jealousy and desire for the Moor's wife.
In his play Macbeth, William Shakespeare drew source material from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Compare the two passages about having a guilty conscience about a murder. Which answer best describes how Shakespeare transforms the passage from the Chronicles in his play?
In the Chronicles, King Kenneth hears a voice condemning him for the murder he committed, and thus he cannot sleep. In the play, Macbeth hears a voice commanding that he will not sleep again because of the murder he committed.
In his play Macbeth, William Shakespeare drew source material from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of British history. Compare the two passages about the slaying of the rebel Macdonald. Which answer best describes how Shakespeare transforms the passage from the Chronicles in his play?
In the Chronicles, Macbeth finds the dead body of Macdonald, but in the play, Shakespeare has Macbeth kill the man himself.
In his play Macbeth, William Shakespeare drew source material from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Compare the two passages about Macbeth's character. Which answer best describes how Shakespeare transforms the passage from the Chronicles in his play?
In the Chronicles, Macbeth is described as bloodthirsty, but in the play, Shakespeare has Lady Macbeth say he is not as cruel as he should be.
Read these lines from the poem. They refer to the biblical story of Samson. There is a poor, blind Samson in this land, Shorn of his strength and bound in bonds of steel, Who may, in some grim revel, raise his hand, And shake the pillars of this Commonweal, Till the vast Temple of our liberties A shapeless mass of wreck and rubbish lies. In the Bible, Samson is dedicated to God, and as a sign of his dedication, his hair is never cut. God gives Samson immense physical strength. But Samson is tricked into revealing his secret, and evil people shave his head, which makes him lose his strength. The evil people capture him, blind him, and make him a slave. Samson asks God to give him strength once more so he can seek revenge on the evil people, and God does. Samson destroys their temple, killing many of them, and killing himself in the process. Longfellow compares the slaves in America to Samson. How does this allusion express the poem's meaning?
It cautions that slavery doesn't just destroy the slave, but also destroys American ideals.
Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem. Read these lines from "The Human Abstract," in which Blake describes the Tree of Mystery. He alludes to the Garden of Eden. And it bears the fruit of Deceit, Ruddy and sweet to eat; How does the allusion affect the mood of this passage?
It creates a negative mood, as if Blake is warning the reader of potential dangers ahead.
The archetype of a journey across water is sometimes used in literature to represent a hero's purification. What effect does Christian's crossing of the river have in Pilgrim's Progress?
It demonstrates that Christian, despite his prior sins, has finally earned salvation.
Based on this summary, how does the archetype of the questing hero affect this work?
It encourages readers who identify with Christian to realize they, too, can be successful on a similar path.
Based on this summary, what impact does the archetype of the hero's journey most likely have in Pilgrim's Progress?
It models the real-life struggles that people may face on a path to salvation.
Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem. Read these lines from "The Human Abstract," in which Blake describes the Tree of Mystery. He alludes to the Garden of Eden. And it bears the fruit of Deceit, Ruddy and sweet to eat; What meaning does the allusion create in this poem?
The Tree of Mystery leads people to do wrong, just as Adam and Eve did wrong in the Garden.
The archetypal image of fire is used frequently in this poem. This archetype represents the danger that uncontrollable power can lead to. Which statement best explains how this archetype affects meaning in this poem?
The archetypal image of fire develops the idea that power is both terrifying and enticing.
The archetypal image of fire is used frequently in this poem. This archetype represents power. Which statement best explains how this archetype creates meaning in the poem?
The archetypal image of fire is used frequently in this poem. This archetype represents power. This archetype develops the idea that power is both dangerous and violent and should be feared.
The archetypal image of the lamb is used in this poem. This archetype represents innocence and is often used in Christianity to also represent Jesus. Which statement best explains how this archetype affects the meaning in this poem?
The archetype of the lamb is compared to that of a tiger, illustrating the power and ferocity of the tiger.
Read this line from the poem. Did He who made the lamb make thee? How does introducing the archetype of the lamb affect the meaning in this poem?
The image of the lamb contrasts with the fierceness of the tiger.
Read the lines from the poem. These lines refer to the biblical story of Samson. ...when, poor and blind, He saw the blessed light of heaven no more, Shorn of his noble strength and forced to grind In prison... Samson is dedicated to God, and God gives him enormous strength. To honor God, Samson's hair is never cut. But evil people tricked Samson and cut his hair, and he loses his strength. The evil people make Samson a slave and blind him. To get revenge, Samson asks God for enough strength to destroy the evil people. God gives him strength one last time, and Samson destroys the evil people and dies in the process. Longfellow compares the slaves in America to Samson. How does the allusion in these lines affect the mood of the poem?
The poem creates a somber mood by describing one of the worst moments in Samson's life.
Read these lines from the poem. They refer to the biblical story of Samson. Upon the pillars of the temple laid His desperate hands, and in its overthrow Destroyed himself, and with him those who made A cruel mockery of his sightless woe; The poor, blind Slave, the scoff and jest of all, Expired, and thousands perished in the fall! In the Bible, God gives Samson immense physical strength. But Samson is tricked by evil people into losing his strength. The evil people capture Samson, blind him, and make him a slave. Samson asks God to give him strength once more so he can seek revenge on the evil people, and God does. Samson destroys their temple, killing many of them, and killing himself in the process. Longfellow compares the slaves in America to Samson. How does this allusion affect the tone of the poem?
The poem sounds like a caution that slavery does not only harm slaves, but may damage the entire country.
Read these lines from the poem. What immortal hand or eye Dare frame thy fearful symmetry? The "immortal hand or eye" alludes to God or Satan. How does this allusion affect the meaning of the poem?
The speaker questions who created such a fearsome animal.
Read these lines from the poem. In what distant deeps or skies Burnt the fire of thine eyes? The "distant deeps or skies" allude to hell or heaven. How does the allusion affect the meaning of this poem?
The speaker wonders if the tiger is good or evil.
Read these lines from the poem. Did He smile His work to see? Did He who made the lamb make thee? These lines allude to God or a creator. How does this allusion affect the meaning of the poem?
The speaker wonders whether the creator who made the lamb would make the tiger.
The archetypal image of the lamb is used in this poem. This archetype represents innocence and is often used in Christianity to also represent Jesus. Which statement best explains how this archetype impacts the meaning in this poem?
This archetype compares the power of a tiger with the gentleness of a lamb; this reinforces the power and danger that the tiger poses.
The archetypal image of fire is used frequently in this poem. This archetype represents danger. Which statement best explains how this archetype affects the meaning in this poem?
This archetype reinforces the idea that unchecked power can be dangerous.
Which statement best explains how Shakespeare transformed the source material, Hecatommithi by Giraldi Cinthio?
While Ensign is highly favored and trusted by the Moor, Iago is overlooked by the Moor.
Which statement best explains how Shakespeare transformed the source material, Hecatommithi by Giraldi Cinthio?
While Ensign's trickery is driven by his love for the Moor's wife, Iago's plot is driven by his hatred for Cassio and the Moor.
Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem. Read these lines from "The Human Abstract," in which Blake describes the Tree of Mystery. He alludes to the Garden of Eden. And it bears the fruit of Deceit, Ruddy and sweet to eat; Which tone does the allusion create in this passage?
angry
What is one way that Shakespeare uses source material in Othello?
to create the plot of the play
What is one way that Shakespeare uses source material in Othello?
to develop the motivation of the villain
What is one way that Shakespeare uses source material in Othello?
to establish Iago's jealous nature
