What famous piece of literature is Salomé based on?
The Bible
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Who is the prophet, whose voice resonates throughout the entire play?
Jokanaan
100
What does the moon symbolize as it reddens?
The intense passion and impurity of Salomé during events below
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Who was the author of our criticism?
Nancy Thuleen
100
What Victorian classroom is this?
Jayfive Manor
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Why does Salomé want Jokanaan's head?
She wants to kiss it
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Who (in the beginning) is in love with Salomé?
The young Syrian
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What archetypes occur in the skies during the play (2 answers)
Reddening of the Moon: passion, disorder
Blackening of Sky: Uncertaintly, doubt
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What are some ways that the critic's assertion is challenged?
1) Characters view the moon differently than Salomé
2) Moon foreshadowing is used in other literature
3) Emotions through the moon is used in other literature
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How many acts are in Salomé?
1 act
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What celestial symbol is Salomé often alluded to?
The Moon
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Who is the wife of Herod?
Herodias
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How does Wilde portray feminism in this play?
Women are very powerful and seductive, very manipulative, men are scared of giving them power
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What other symbol is used in the play for foreshadowing? Who is it applied to (who feels it), and what does it foreshadow?
Beating of wings (of the Angel of Death)
Applied to Herod
Foreshadows doom to Herod for desiring his daughter
300
What was our reward for Penny Wars?
Milk and Cookies
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Name one of the items that Herod offers Salomé in place of Jokanaan's life.
1. A round emerald greater than any Caesar has
2. Fifty white peacocks, rarest in the world
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What is the dance that Salomé performs?
The dance of the Seven Veils
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In style, what does the repetition of Herod's pleas to Salomé represent?
It emphasizes the weakness of men in a situation that requires assertion
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
What two books (that we mentioned) also utilize moon symbolism?
Jane Eyre and To Kill a Mockingbird
400
What does RSVP stand for? (its French)
Répondez s'il vous plaît
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What particular edifice was Jokanaan imprisoned in?
A cistern
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Jokanaan's voice of prophecy resonates throughout the entire trailer. Who is he talking about?
Salomé and Herod
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Formulate a thesis to explore Oscar Wilde's purpose in writing Salomé
Answers will vary
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Prepare a DEFEND thesis for this criticism: the most important aspect of Salomé are the symbols
(DO NOT STEAL OURS)