1. Write a 150-word paragraph in which you describe the dramatic context of this passage.
Thomas resulted to declaring his speech in Act I when he was in an argument with Humphrey and Margaret concerning his status as the devil and his ability to predict when Judgment day is. During the speech Tyson, Thomas, Margaret, Humphrey, Nicholas, Alizon, Richard, the Chaplain, and Jennet were listening, however they still had their doubts towards Thomas’s confession as the devil. This large audience was beneficial for Thomas because his speech covers a critical thematic issue in the play – that is the role of the soul which appears several times in the play and this theme affects Thomas because it represents his life or his choice to leave the world or not. On the other hand, the role of the soul also relates to the listeners, but in different aspects, such as separation of body and soul, belief in the unknown and intangible, or the purpose of one’s life.
2. List the words from the passage that you don’t know and provide definitions for each word.
Morose – with gloom
Dynamics –
…show more content…
Metaphor is shown at the beginning of the passage with the quote, “forth man, the mouse.” In this quote Thomas is comparing man and mouse because they both bring misfortune. Also, at the beginning of the passage is paradox in the line, “Of doomed and golden notes.” The comparison of the golden notes seem completely opposite, but are true because the planets circulation are in perfect harmony and represent the end of the world. Lastly, motif is portrayed also at the beginning of the play with the quote, “And the mountain belly of Time labored.” Time represents the motif is true because throughout the play time is an imperative issue due to upcoming executions and forbidden love.
8. What is the expressive purpose of the passage – that is, what purpose does the passage achieve in the context of the