Tam O'Shanter Flashcards
Quote that describes Tam’s personality
“A blethering, blustering, drunken blellum”
Hyperbole of Tam’s drunkeness.
“November till October, / Ae market-day thou was nae sober.”
Settings of Tam O’Shanter.
- tavern
- path
- Kirk
Quote that shows how Tam is intrigued by the scene in the church
“As Tammi glow’rd, amaz’d and curious.”
Tam’s reaction to the witches dancing
“Weel done, Cutty-Sark.”
Consequences for Tam’s actions
“But little wist she Maggie’s mettle/ …/ But left behind her ain gray tail/ … / and left poor Maggie scarce a stump.”
What is the comedic moral of Tam?
A celebration of life.
What does Tam believe?
That, filled with dutch courage, he can face anything - even the devil “auld nick.”
What quote shows that life is fleeting?
But pleasures are like poppies spread, / you seize the flower, its bloom is shed / or like the snow falls in the river, / a moment white - then melts forever.
