Thersites gives a scathing commentary on the futility of war. The camp atmosphere is thick with insults. This Troilus And Cressida Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz is about the conflict between the foolish Ajax and his biting, cursing servant. Watch the heroic ideal die in the Greek trenches.
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Troilus And Cressida Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Which two characters appear in Act 2 Scene 1?
- What is the relationship between Ajax and Thersites?
- How does Thersites describe Ajax?
- What does Ajax threaten to do to Thersites?
- How does Thersites respond to Ajax’s threats?
- What kind of humor dominates this scene?
- What theme is highlighted through Ajax and Thersites’ quarrel?
- How does Thersites view the war?
- Who is Ajax often compared to by Thersites?
- What does Thersites accuse Ajax of lacking?
- How does Shakespeare use Thersites’ language in this scene?
- What does Ajax call Thersites during their argument?
- What type of character is Thersites often seen as?
- Which Greek warrior does Thersites frequently insult besides Ajax?
- How does Thersites describe the Greeks in general?
- What does Ajax threaten to do if Thersites continues mocking him?
- What does Thersites call Achilles?
- Which literary device dominates the exchange between Ajax and Thersites?
- What emotion motivates Ajax’s anger in this scene?
- What does Thersites’ speech reveal about his worldview?
- How does Ajax respond to Thersites’ mockery overall?
- What is Thersites’ main weapon against Ajax?
- What does this scene primarily contribute to the play’s tone?
- Which theme from the play is reinforced by this scene’s conflict?
- How does Thersites’ mockery serve Shakespeare’s broader purpose?
- What social class does Thersites represent?
- What does Ajax’s behavior in this scene reveal about him?
- What type of fool does Thersites represent?
- How does this scene contrast with Act 1 Scene 3?
- What overall impression does this scene give of the Greek camp?