past and present in LWF and Betrayal Flashcards
(24 cards)
What does Lord Windermere imply about the character’s social status?
She was well born, she had position - she lost everything - threw it away, if you like
This reflects on the fall from grace and the consequences of choices made by the character.
How does Mrs. Erlynne feel about Margaret’s appearance after twenty years?
So pleased to find that nothing has altered! Except Margaret. She’s grown quite pretty.
This suggests a sense of nostalgia and change over time.
What sentiment does Emma express in Scene 1?
It’s nice, sometimes to think back. Isn’t it?
This indicates a reflective attitude towards the past.
What revelation does Emma share about Jerry’s past relationships?
He’s had … other women for years
This indicates a history of infidelity and betrayal.
What does Jerry realize about his actions towards Emma?
But we betrayed him for years
This highlights the theme of betrayal among the characters.
What does Emma say regarding her own experiences of betrayal?
And he betrayed me for years
This emphasizes the cyclical nature of betrayal in relationships.
What does Mrs. E say about the consequences of one’s actions in Act 3?
One pays for one’s sin, and then one pays again, and all one’s life one pays
This reflects on the moral implications of actions taken in life.
What does Mrs. E vow regarding her own life and the life of another?
I may have wrecked my own life, but I will not let you wreck yours
This indicates a protective instinct towards another character despite her own failures.
What theme is suggested by Emma’s reflection on the past?
In the past…we were inventive, we were determined, it was… it seemed impossible to meet… and yet we
This highlights themes of creativity and determination contrasted with present struggles.
What is an example from the middle of ‘Betrayal’?
example from middle betrayal 2
What is an example from the end of ‘LWF’?
example from end LWF 1
What is another example from the end of ‘LWF’?
example from end LWF 2
What is an example from the end of ‘Betrayal’?
example from end betrayal 1
What is another example from the end of ‘Betrayal’?
example from end betrayal 2
What does the critic say about truth in ‘Betrayal’?
[he] uses the impossibility of verification to explore the contradictions of human behaviour
Micheal Billington
What is Wilde’s view on aestheticism?
Lying, the telling of beautiful, untrue things, is the proper aim of Art.
What does Robert say in Scene 5?
“he used to write to me at one time. I…] we were bright young men, And close friends. Well, we still are close friends. All that was long before I met you”
What does Lady W say in Scene 5?
“Bad women, as they are termed, may have in them sorrow, repentance, pity, sacrifice. And I don’t think mrs erlynne a bad woman - I know she’s not”
What does Mrs. E say in Scene 6?
“For twenty years, as you say, I have lived childless, - I want to live childless still”
What does Jerry say in Scene 6?
“she was so light. And there was your husband and my wife and all the kids, all standing and laughing in your kitchen. I can’t get rid of it”
What does Jerry say in Scene 9?
“i was best man at your wedding. I saw you in white. I watched you glide by in white”
What does Emma say in Scene 9?
“I wasn’t in white”
What is a key aspect of character development in ‘Lady Windermere’?
The protagonist discovers her capability for evil while recognizing her inherent goodness.
Who commented on Lady Windermere’s character development?
Morse Peckham
