34. What are the consequences of the death of Mamillius? 35. How does the grief of Paulina at the death of the queen express itself? Is there any doubt that she believes Hermione dead? 36. When does Leontes acknowledge his errors and his repentence? 37. Describe the dream of Antigonus in scene iii. What befell him in the same scene. 38. What is the meaning of the name Perdita? 39. How does the shepherd supply necessary details in the play? ACT IV 40. What is the interval of time which elapses between Act III and Act IV? 41. Under what conditions was Camillo recalled to his native country after fifteen years? What delays his return? 42. How is the character of Autolycus introduced? 43. Who was the father of Autolycus in Grecian mythology? 44. Compare the character of Perdita with that of Miranda in The Tempest. 45. In what manner does Florizel disguise himself in order to become the suitor of Perdita? 46. What are the fears of Perdita concerning her future and that of Florizel? 47. Describe the meeting of Perdita with Polixenes and Camillo. 48. How is the superiority of Perdita to her surroundings made apparent? 49. Who interrupts the betrothal of Perdita and Florizel? How does the life of Perdita become detached from that of the shepherd? 50. How is the constancy of Florizel made positive? ACT V 51. Describe the character of Leontes after sixteen years. 52. What does Leontes promise Paulina? 53. What request does Florizel make of Leontes? How is Leontes made the instrument of restitution to his daughter? 54. Describe the discovery of the identity of Perdita. What proofs of her birth were produced? 55. What is the dramatic use of the narrative form used in scene ii? 56. What Greek drama is suggested by the recognition scene in scene iii? 57. How is the strength and courage of the character of Hermione shown by the reconciliation with Leontes? 58. How are Camillo and Paulina the complements of each other? |