SAMSON AGONISTES
1. In
Milton’s works, Samson Agonistes is the perfect example of the verse drama
after the Greek style in English.
Samson Agonistes.
8. What
does Samson do in prison? Grind at a Philistine mill
9. What
physical affliction bothers Samson the most? He's blind
10. What
religion still practiced today values long hair as a sign of devotion to God?
Hasidic Judaism
11. What
surprising object is Dalila compared to? A ship
12. The
Chorus describes changes in life to changes in Weather.
13. Who
believes that mental suffering is a zillion times worse than physical
suffering? Samson
14. Who
believes that men are always unfair to women? Dalila
15. Who
believes that Samson is a traitor to the Philistines? Harapha
16. Who
thinks everything turned out well in the end? The Chorus
17. Who
believes that it's enough to just be sorry, you don't need to stick around in
prison? Manoa
18. What
does everyone who visits notice about Samson? How much he's changed
19. What
does Samson ultimately believe is his biggest weakness? His strength
20. Why
was Samson technically not supposed to marry Dalila? His religion
21. What
is Samson's number one preoccupation? His suffering
22. Samson
was gifted by super natural and stunning strength.
23.
Who
is the most common target of Samson's blame? Himself
24. The
Secret of his immense power was laid in his Hair.
25. He
was caught by his enemy Philistines.
26. The
Philistines imprisoned him due to the Treachery of his wife.
27. Philistines
blinded him.
28. He
still had the determination to pursue his revenge.
29. The
poem started with Samson being led to the place.
30. He
had to demonstrate his amazingly tremendous strength in front of the nobilities
of philistines
31. The
Philistines were gathered to celebrate the festivities of the Dragon god at
Temple.
32. He
broke everything with great agility.
33. He
lifted, heaved and drew whatever was put in front of them.
34. His
wonderful performance made them amazed.
35. None
among the spectators had the courage to challenge his mythical force.
36. He
became much exhausted and wanted a break.
37. He
requested his guide to lead him between the pillars for the sake of rest.
38. He
had intended to avenge himself and his family.
39. He
held his arms with two pillars which supported the roof of the Temple.
40. He
leaned against the pillars with blowed head.
41. He
was in some sort of meditation.
42. He
expressed his willingness to show them some of the most astonishing acts of his
strength.
43. Samson
with the entire force of his body shook the pillars.
44. He
pulled the roof of the hall over the presents.
45. He
killed lords, ladies, captains, cousellors and priests as a matter of revenge.
46. The
most tragic thing was that he himself could not escape his death.
47. He
was killed along with his enemies.
48. “Came
to the place; and what was set before him”.
49. “Now,
of my own accord such other trial”.
50. “I
mean to show you of my strength yet greater”.
51. “As
with amaze shall strike all who behold”.
52. Samson
Agonistes can be considered as a Closet drama.
53. ‘
A little onward lend thy guiding hand’-this is the introductory line of Samson
Agonistes.
54. The
scene of Samson Agonistes is set before The prison in Gaza.
55. Samson
Agonistes’s birth was prophesied by an angel twice.
56. Samson
belonged to Gaza.
57. Samson’s
father was Manoa.
58. ‘Eyeless
in Gaza at the Mill with Slaves’- refers to Samson’s father.
59. Samson’s
strength was in his hair.
60. Who
is the first visitor to come to Samson? chorus
61. Why
did the chorus come to Samson? To help him to escape.
62. Samson
married first a woman of Timna.
63. Samson
married a woman as his second wife is Dalia.
64. ‘Just
are the ways of God’-Dalia.
65. Who
is the second visitor to come to meet Samson? Manoa
66. The
secret power of Samson was given by the God. This secret was first known by
Samson’s wife.
67. Who
is Cannanite? Dalia
68. Dalia
was compared by the chorus to a Boat.
69. In
Samson Agonistes, women are considered Unfaithful.
70. Appolyne-
the Giant.
71. Samson’s
father wanted, after his death to build a memorial, to plant a laurel tree and
to plant a palm tree.
72. Samson
Agonistes was published together with Paradise Regained.
73. The
source of Samson Agonistes is the Old Testament.
74. The
Greek word Agonistes means Combatant in the games.
75. Harappa of Gath - Giant fights with Samson.
76. Last work of Milton in Hebrew scripture.
77. Chalybs- people of Pontus in Asia minor Iron & Steel weapon manufacturer.
78. Samson lives in 1670s.
76. Last work of Milton in Hebrew scripture.
77. Chalybs- people of Pontus in Asia minor Iron & Steel weapon manufacturer.
78. Samson lives in 1670s.
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