Polixenes 6. Flashcards
1
Q
quote
A
we marry a gentler scion to the wildest stock
2
Q
overview
A
Perdita is offering flowers that she does not like play hostess to a disguised Polixenes
3
Q
Analysis
A
Polixenes is arguing towards the greatness of grafting (breeding different flowers together) as he views it as a beautiful part of nature
4
Q
dramatic method
A
irony as he states that mixing together is beautiful but not in terms of his views in marriage whereas Perdita is the opposite she rejects the mixing of nature but supports her marriage
5
Q
Link
A
this links to Perditas fears previously outlined and Polixenes rejection “mark your divorce”
