Genre Flashcards

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Q

What is a morality play?

A

Allegorical drama popular in europe durning 15 and 16th centuries in which the characters personify moral qualities. - teaches good and bad.

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What 7 sins do the characters represent?

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Pride
Envy
Gluttony
Lust
Anger
Greed
Sloth

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3
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What is detective fiction?
How is inspector calls different to typical detective fiction?

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Revolves around the death of the young woman

All characters are found to be guilty, turning upside down the generic theme.
To show society as a whole is responsible for neglecting its members.

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