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EXERCISES
I
1. What thought on the subject of Demons is embodied in the
Mephistophilis of Marlowe?
2. Bring out the leading points in the final scene of Faustus.
3. Show how Marlowe's Story exhibits a soul being 'lost' in this
world. Is any external force used on Faust before the end of the
play?II
1. Discuss the Witches and Apparitions in Macbeth: (1) Were they
real? (2) Did their interposition make any difference to men or
events?2. Compare Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo as types of personages differently affected by the Supernatural.
3. "If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be
converted though one rise from the dead." Comment upon this
saying in the light of this week's study.III
1. "Curses are like young chickens, etc." Show how this proverb
and other maxims of Destiny are set forth in the action of
Southey's poem.2. Show how the Amreeta Cup, the Curse (ii. 14), Yamen, Lorrinite, are concrete embodiments of metaphysical ideas.
3. Illustrate Southey as a word-painter.
4. Compare Greek conceptions of Hades, Tartarus, Cupid, with
their oriental counterparts in Southey's poem.
IV
1. Bring out (especially by quotations from her speeches) some of
the more striking ideas embodied in the conception of the 'White
Lady.'2. Illustrate the love of mischief and caprice displayed by the White
Lady, and show that these are consistent with the general notion of
Elemental Spirits.