Chapter 6 Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does 'burgle' mean?

To enter a building illegally with intent to commit a crime; especially theft.

What does 'infatuated' mean?

Possessed with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.

What does 'privy' mean?

Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private.

What does 'unimpeachable' mean?

Not to be doubted or criticized. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'affirmative' mean?

Agreeing with; supporting. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conglomeration' mean?

A number of different things grouped together. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posterity' mean?

All future generations of people. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incarceration' mean?

Imprisonment. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adroit' mean?

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'berate' mean?

To criticize someone angrily. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason Buttercup was called the Queen of Garbage?

She was called that because she gave up Westley to keep him safe and she would go to marry the Prince for gold. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it considered wrong to let people believe life is fair?

It is wrong because people expect something better than reality and it lets them down. Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme in the book 'The Princess Bride'?

The theme is love and loyalty. Signup and view all the answers

Find an example of foreshadowing in the book.

The dreams with the kids are an example of foreshadowing. Signup and view all the answers

What do the children in the dreams symbolize?

The children symbolize how Buttercup feels guilty. Signup and view all the answers

What bargain do the prince and Buttercup make?

The bargain is that Buttercup tries to contact Westley. Signup and view all the answers

What are the prince's plans concerning Buttercup?

The prince's plan is to kill Buttercup. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prince's motive?

The prince's motive is to start an argument or war with Westley. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the tortures Westley endures.

Westley goes through 'the machine' and it burns him and puts him through a lot of pain. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the prince kill Westley?

The prince wants Westley to go through torture and pain. Signup and view all the answers

Aside from Buttercup, what is Westley living for? Explain what this is.

He is living for revenge. He has suffered a great deal because of this man, and he wants to get even. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the ships on which Westley sails? What could they symbolize?

The names of the ships are Revenge and Queen's Pride, and they symbolize why he wants to stay alive. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Machine. Why does the author use a capital M?

The machine is equipped with suction cups and with enough time there, it kills people. The capital M makes it more important. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Inigo want to find Westley?

He wants to help him find Westley. Signup and view all the answers

How does Buttercup discover that the prince lied to her?

The prince said the wrong number of ships to her. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean when he says his 'heart was now a secret garden'?

It means that he was hiding something. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of foreshadowing at the end of the chapter.

The entrance that the albino told them to go down was a trap, the wrong entrance, and a false one. Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the aside on page 224, find another one. Describe it and explain its purpose.

This shows that the man in black will somehow be alive again; he will show revenge upon Count Rugen. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss Westley's character being an almost perfect hero without discernible faults. Does this make him compelling or difficult to relate to?

Not having faults is harder to relate to because all of us humans have difficulties and flaws and we are all imperfect. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Burgle: Illegally entering a building with the intent to commit theft.
Infatuated: Intense, short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
Privy: Involved in knowledge of something secret or private.
Unimpeachable: Incapable of being doubted or criticized.
Affirmative: Indicating agreement or support.
Conglomeration: A collection of diverse things grouped together.
Posterity: Future generations of people.
Incarceration: The state of being imprisoned.
Adroit: Skillful or clever in using hands or mind.
Berate: To criticize someone angrily.
Pyre: A heap of combustible material, especially for burning a body.

Narrative and Themes

Buttercup's Title: Referred to as the "Queen of garbage" because she sacrifices her love for Westley to marry the Prince for his wealth.
Life's Fairness: Deception in portraying life as fair leads to unmet expectations and disappointment.
Book Theme: Central themes include love and loyalty, explored through character relationships and conflicts.
Foreshadowing Example: Dreams involving children signify impending events or emotional turmoil.
Children's Symbolism: Represent Buttercup's guilt over her decisions.

Character Motivations and Actions

Bargain with the Prince: Buttercup agrees to try contacting Westley as part of a deal with the prince.
Prince's Intentions: Plans to kill Buttercup to provoke Westley, indicating his malicious motive.
Westley's Torture: Endures severe pain from "the machine," revealing the extent of his suffering.
Westley's Revenge: Beyond love for Buttercup, he seeks revenge against the prince for his hardships.
Symbolism of Ships: The ships named Revenge and Queen's pride embody Westley's reasons for survival.

Significant Plot Points

Description of "The Machine": A torture device causing death through prolonged exposure, highlighting its sinister role in the narrative.
Inigo's Purpose: Seeks to help Westley, indicating themes of friendship and loyalty.
Discovery of Lies: Buttercup finds out the prince's deceit through the discrepancy in ship numbers he provided.
Hidden Feelings: The metaphor of Westley’s heart as a "secret garden" suggests he harbors inner secrets.
End-of-Chapter Foreshadowing: Indicates this side journey might lead to danger or trickery.
Future Resurgence: Hints at Westley's potential return and revenge against Count Rugen.

Character Analysis

Westley as a Hero: His near-faultlessness complicates relatability; readers may find it challenging to connect due to his lack of flaws, which contrasts with typical human experiences.

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