Mythology from presentation
What did Prometheus steal from the gods?
Fire
Who is the hero known for his strength and twelve labors?
Heracles (Hercules). He performed twelve difficult tasks as a punishment and to gain immortality.
Who is the main character of the novel?
Pechorin, a young officer with a disillusioned view of life.
Who wrote "The Cherry Orchard"?
Anton Chekhov.
What was left inside Pandora's jar after she closed it?
Hope
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena. She is the daughter of Zeus and represents wisdom, strategy, and justice.
What role does the Caucasus play in the work?
The Caucasus is not only the backdrop but also the setting where key events of the novel unfold.
Which novel is considered Pushkin's most famous work?
"Eugene Onegin."
What was Pandora's mistake?
She opened the jar (or box) that released evil and suffering into the world.
Which hero is known for the Trojan War and the death of Hector?
Achilles. He was a great warrior in the Trojan War and killed Hector in a duel.
What is Pechorin's fate at the end of the novel?
Pechorin dies in a duel, highlighting his tragic personality and inner conflict.
What is the setting of Pushkin’s "Boris Godunov"?
It is set in 16th-century Russia.
What does the term "Tantalus' torment" mean?
It refers to a situation where someone is close to something they want but can never reach it.
Which hero traveled on a ship called the Argo to find the Golden Fleece?
Jason. He led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece
Which works influenced Lermontov in writing the novel?
Lermontov was inspired by the works of Byron and Russian literature.
What genre is "Anna Karenina" by Tolstoy?
Realist novel.