Jerusalem character context definitions

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Lord of Misrule

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Lord of Misrule

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

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Falstaff

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

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Romanticism

The glorification of the individual and nature

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Lord Byron/Byronic hero

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

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Robin Hood

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

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Richard III

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

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Peter

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

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Phaedra in Greek Mythology

Mythical figure whose sexual desires brought disaster to her

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Greek Chorus

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

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Romeo and Juliet prologue

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

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New Beginnings

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

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