The Devil's Walk : A Ballad Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Structure of devil’s walk
A
Seven irregular ballad stanzas of 49 lines.
2
Q
Genre of devil’s walk
A
A satirical attack and criticism of the british government
3
Q
Main character of devil’s walk?
A
Beelzebub
4
Q
This poem was modelled on?
A
The devil’s thoughts by coleridge and Southey. 1799
5
Q
Where does he go to discuss religion and scandals with a friend?
A
London.
6
Q
A
7
Q
Where did he go after that?
A
St James court and st pauls church
8
Q
Occupation of beelzebub?
A
Agriculturist
9
Q
Who are the other characters in devil’s walk
A
1 priest
2. Politicians
3. Brainless king
10
Q
What is the ultimate message of devil’s walk
A
Tyrants will be short lived.
