DOM & ASND

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    • What is desire in literary terms?
      A fundamental motivational force driving characters
    • How does desire manifest in literature?
      As a yearning for happiness, power, or revenge
    • What is the central theme of desire in The Duchess of Malfi?
      The Duchess's pursuit of love and independence
    • How does the Duchess defy societal norms?
      By marrying Antonio, a commoner
    • What does the Duchess's desire for a loving family lead her to do?
      Secretly marry and raise children
    • How does the Duchess prioritize her desires?
      She prioritizes personal happiness over reputation
    • What examples from the text highlight the Duchess's commitment?
      Her private marriage ceremony and support for Antonio
    • What is the dominant theme of desire in A Streetcar Named Desire?
      Desire driving characters' actions and decisions
    • How does Blanche Dubois's desire manifest in the play?

      She clings to her past for a better life
    • What fuels Stanley's aggressive behavior?
      His desire for power and control
    • What is Blanche's desire for Mitch rooted in?
      Her need for security and validation
    • How do the Duchess's and Stanley's desires differ?
      The Duchess seeks love, Stanley seeks control
    • What does Blanche's desire for a better life lead to?

      Her destruction and inability to escape her past
    • How do societal norms affect the Duchess's desire?
      They constrain her desire for independence
    • How does gender shape Blanche's desire for love?
      It is shaped by her experiences as a marginalized woman
    • What dual nature does desire have in the plays?
      It can be liberating or destructive
    • What does the conclusion about desire in both plays suggest?
      Desire is fundamental but must be balanced
    • What is the Duchess's desire in the context of the study material?
      Positive desire for intellectual autonomy
    • How does the Duchess's desire for agency manifest in her actions?
      It drives her to seek independence and love
    • What are the consequences of the Duchess's desire in The Duchess of Malfi?
      Her desire leads to her murder and family ruin
    • What does Blanche's desire for love and security lead to in A Streetcar Named Desire?
      It results in her manipulation and loss of sanity
    • What are the consequences of desire in both plays?
      • The Duchess of Malfi:
      • Desire for love leads to murder and family ruin.
      • A Streetcar Named Desire:
      • Desire for security results in manipulation and madness.
    • How do societal norms influence the desires of the Duchess and Blanche?
      They shape their actions and lead to tragic outcomes
    • How do the roles of women differ in The Duchess of Malfi and A Streetcar Named Desire?
      • The Duchess of Malfi:
      • Expected to be inactive and subservient.
      • A Streetcar Named Desire:
      • Expected to be a dependent caregiver.
    • What does the Duchess prioritize in her life that defies societal norms?
      Her personal happiness and independence
    • How does Blanche's pursuit of love compare to the Duchess's pursuit of independence?
      Blanche seeks validation through relationships
    • What is the portrayal of desire in The Duchess of Malfi?

      It showcases both destructive and liberating aspects
    • How does the Duchess's desire initially manifest in her life?

      It allows her to prioritize personal happiness
    • What ultimately happens to the Duchess due to her desire?

      Her boldness leads to her murder
    • How does Stanley's desire manifest in A Streetcar Named Desire?
      It shows his desire for control over Blanche
    • What does the portrayal of desire reveal about societal pressures in both plays?
      Desire can lead to catastrophic consequences
    • What is a shared theme in both plays?
      Identityvulnerability and reputation
    • Which theme relates to the treatment of women in both plays?
      Gender – the treatment of women
    • How do both plays address familial relationships?
      They explore complex dynamics within families
    • What type of conflict is depicted in both plays?
      Conflict and power struggles
    • What societal issues are addressed in both plays?
      Corruption, setting, and class
    • What forms of violence are depicted in the plays?
      Physical and emotional violence
    • What theme involves hidden truths in both plays?
      Secrecy and deceit
    • How is confinement portrayed in the plays?
      As entrapment, exile, and safety
    • What overarching theme is present in both plays?
      Tragedy and madness