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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the closing of Edward's revenge pledge in Scene 1, whom does he adopt and bestow titles?
2. For what destination are the King and his remaining counselors bound according to Rice Ap Howell?
3. What disaster does Mortimer wish befalls the King in his passage?
4. To what town is Edward bound with Leicester at the end of the scene?
5. Which noble does Edward consign to the Tower in Scene 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Edward III, the young prince of Marlowe's play, is portrayed as the closest thing to a hope for the future of England. Write an essay about this supporting but imperative character, his initial hesitancy to take power and his eventual moral rectitude int he final moments of the play. In the essay focus on the plot points: his journey to France with Isabella, his feeble defense of Kent, and his confrontation with Mortimer and his mother. How do these points demonstrate a strong character journey?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the representation of evil in Edward II. Begin with the character of Lightborn as Marlowe's demonic creation; then examine some of the more subtle and ambiguous forms of evil in the story. Are there any major players that are completely malevolent? Does almost every major figure display some capacity for evil deeds? What is Marlowe saying about human nature with this cast of characters?
Essay Topic 3
The relationship between Gaveston and Edward II is both intense and ambiguous. Write an essay about it, dissecting its purpose within the plot. Does Gaveston ever make mention of his social advancement through Edward? What are the nobles' concerns regarding him? Does Marlowe ever make explicit reference to homosexuality in the play? What does Edward's passionate attachment to Gaveston represent in the world of the play?
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