Jerusalem character context definitions

Lord of Misrule

Appointed to be in charge of Christmas revelries, which often included drunkness and wild partying

Falstaff

A hedonistic, unapologetic, boozily philosophical character with great command of language and repartee

Romanticism

The glorification of the individual and nature

Lord Byron/Byronic hero

‘Mad, bad and dangerous to know’- charismatic with strong passions and ideals, but deeply flawed and contrary to mainstream society

Robin Hood

Leader of a band of outlaws, who often endangers himself due to his pride and conceit

Richard III

The audience of Richard III experiences a complex, ambiguous, and highly changeable relationship with the main character

Peter

Loyal disciple who denied knowing Christ three times after Christ was arrested

Phaedra in Greek Mythology

Mythical figure whose sexual desires brought disaster to her

Greek Chorus

A theatrical device where a group of performers comment on the dramatic action of a play

Romeo and Juliet prologue

Doesn’t just set the scene, but tells the audience exactly what is going to happen

New Beginnings

A recurring theme of time in the novel, with a contrast between those who have moved on and those who are stuck