As You Like It — Brief Questions
What is an epilogue? ✪✪
It is the ending part of literary work.
Who is 'You' in the title "As You Like It"? ✪✪
"You" refers to someone wanting to fall in love.
What is the theme of Amiens' song "Blow, blow thou winter wind"? ✪✪✪
Hypocrisy and harshness of human nature.
Who is Duke Senior? ✪
Rosalind's father.
Why did Orlando suffer at the hands of Oliver? ✪✪✪
Orlando suffered at the hands of Oliver because of Oliver's hatred of him.
Whose daughter is Celia? ✪✪
Duke Frederick.
Why does Duke Frederick banish Rosalind? ✪✪
He banishes Rosalind because Rosalind is more popular than his daughter, Celia.
Who was Jaques?
A lord attendant on Duke Senior in the Forest of Arden.
Why did Rosalind and Celia try to dissuade Orlando from wrestling? ✪✪
As Duke Frederick ordered them to do so.
What had Touchstone done in a fit of lovesickness?
Touchstone had broken his sword on a stone, believing it to be his rival in love, and kissed a wooden stick.
Who is Sir Rowland de Boys?
Father of Oliver and Orlando.
Who says, "Sweet are the uses of adversity"?
Duke Senior.
Who loves Audrey before the arrival of Touchstone in the Forest of Arden?
William.
Why did Rosalind and Celia go to the Forest of Arden?
Duke Frederick banished Rosalind, and she, along with Celia, went to the forest of Arden.
Who is Rosalind?
Rosalind is the heroine of "As You Like It." She is Orlando's love.
Who is Duke Frederick?
Duke Frederick is the younger brother of Duke Senior.
Who is Celia?
Celia is the daughter of Duke Frederick and cousin of Rosalind.
Who is Touchstone?
Touchstone is a court fool.
Who is Orlando?
Orlando is the hero of the play "As You Like It". He loves Rosalind.
Who is Audrey?
Audrey is a simple country woman. Touchstone wants to marry her.
Why did Oliver hate Orlando?
Oliver hated Orlando due to his popularity.
Who is Charles?
He is a professional wrestler.
Where is the daughter of Duke Senior after his banishment?
She is in the court.
What sports does Rosalind plan to be merry?
Rosalind plans the game of falling in love to be merry.
What does Rosalind give Orlando, and why?
Rosalind gives Orlando a necklace as a gift for his victory against the professional wrestler Charles.
What does the name 'Aliena' mean?
The name 'Aliena' means stranger.
What does the name 'Ganymede' suggest?
In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a Trojan youth. He was so beautiful that he was carried off to be Zeus' cup-bearer and made immortal.
Why is Duke Senior in the Forest of Arden?
Because he is banished by his younger brother Duke Frederick.
"Sweet are the uses of adversity." Explain it.
It means that difficult times can be helpful because they teach us important lessons and make us stronger.
What are the seven stages in a man's life?
They are: (1) infancy, (2) the schoolboy/childhood, (3) the lover, (4) the soldier, (5) the justice, (6) the pantaloon, and (7) old age/second childhood.
Why is Silvius heartbroken? Or, Why is Silvius sad?
Silvius is heartbroken because Phoebe does not return his love.
What does the forest of Arden signify?
The Forest of Arden symbolizes a place of freedom, transformation, and natural simplicity.