Florante at Laura

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What initially motivates Aladin to approach Florante in the forest?

  • He overheard Florante speaking of Persia and recognized the language.
  • He heard Florante's cries and saw lions about to attack him. (correct)
  • He was lost and seeking directions to Albanya.
  • He recognized Florante as a Christian soldier from past battles.

Florante was saved from a vulture by Aladin.

False (B)

Who does Florante credit with saving him from Adolfo's attack during a school play in Athens?

Menandro

Aladin's beloved, who was taken away by his own father, was named ________.

<p>Flerida</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their roles in Florante's early life:

<p>Duke Briseo = Florante's father Princess Floresca = Florante's mother Antenor = Florante's teacher in Athens Menalipo = Florante's cousin who saved him from a vulture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event directly led to Florante's arrest and Adolfo's rise to power in Albanya?

<p>Adolfo forging Laura's father's signature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flerida rescued Laura from Aladin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kingdom was Aladin the Sultan of?

<p>Persia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Florante defeated General ________ who had laid siege to Crotona.

<p>Osmalik</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters to their eventual roles/status at the end of the story:

<p>Florante = Ruler of Albanya Laura = Ruler of Albanya Aladin = Ruler of Persia (after conversion) Flerida = Ruler of Persia (after conversion)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Florante in the forest at the opening of the story?

<p>He was lamenting his fate after being betrayed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aladin is Christian.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the river near the city of Albanya?

<p>Kositong</p> Signup and view all the answers

Florante's father sent him to _______ to study under Antenor.

<p>Athens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters to their roles in the story:

<p>Adolfo = Betrayer of Florante Laura = Florante's beloved Aladin = Moor who helps Florante Flerida = Aladin's beloved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What act does Flerida commit that directly saves Laura's life?

<p>She shoots Adolfo with an arrow. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Florante died in the forest.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many non-Christian kingdoms did Florante win victories in?

<p>Seventeen</p> Signup and view all the answers

After converting to Christianity, Aladin and Flerida ruled _______.

<p>Persia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their relationships to one another.

<p>Adolfo = Rival of Florante Menandro = Friend of Florante Laura = Wife of Florante Flerida = Wife of Aladin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Dark Forest Near Kositong River

The setting where Florante's lament begins, symbolizing his despair and isolation.

Florante's Lament

Florante's emotional state at the start, expressing his pains over lost love and homeland.

Aladin's Rescue

Saves Florante from lions and becomes his confidant, despite being a Moor and an enemy.

Albanya

Florante's birthplace and kingdom, later seized by the villain Adolfo.

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Duke Briseo

Florante's father, Duke Briseo, is a symbol of nobility and loyalty.

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Menalipo

Saved Florante from a vulture as a child, showing early heroism and loyalty.

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Antenor

Florante's teacher in Athens, representing wisdom and guidance.

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Adolfo's Envy

Antagonist who harbors deep envy towards Florante and betrays him.

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Menandro

Saves Florante from Adolfo's assassination attempt during a school play in Athens.

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General Osmalik

Lays siege to Crotona and is defeated by Florante, showcasing Florante's military prowess.

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Laura and Flerida

The woman both Florante and Aladin love, respectively, symbolizing loyalty and beauty.

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Flerida

Aladin's beloved, taken away by his father, Sultan Ali-Adab, causing him immense pain.

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Flerida's Rescue of Laura

Saves Laura from Adolfo in the forest, highlighting her bravery and skill.

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Adolfo's Forgery

Uses deceit to arrest Florante, demonstrating his treachery and ambition.

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Sultan Ali-Adab

The ruler who stole Aladin's beloved, highlighting themes of betrayal and power.

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Study Notes

  • The story "Florante at Laura" commences in a dark forest outside Albanya, near the Kositong River, where Florante laments his misfortune.
  • Florante mourns the perceived betrayal of his beloved Laura, his father's fate, and his country's state.
  • Aladin, a Moor, hears Florante's cries and finds him tied up, about to be attacked by two lions.
  • Aladin slays the lions, unties Florante, and nurses him back to health.
  • Florante is the son of Duke Briseo and Princess Floresca and was saved from a vulture by his cousin Menalipo.
  • A falcon once snatched Florante's diamond necklace.
  • Florante studied in Athens under Antenor, where he met Adolfo, who was secretly envious and hateful towards him.
  • Menandro saved Florante from Adolfo during a school play.
  • Florante learned of his mother's death and returned to Albanya with Menandro.
  • Florante defeated General Osmalik at Crotona and won victories in seventeen non-Christian kingdoms.
  • Florante rescued Laura from Aladin's army, which had invaded Albanya.
  • Florante also defeated Miramolin's Turkish army.
  • Adolfo betrayed Florante by seizing Albanya's throne and taking Laura.
  • Aladin reveals that his father, Sultan Ali-Adab, took away his beloved Flerida.
  • Laura and Flerida's voices are heard, and they are found conversing.
  • Flerida escaped Persia, found Laura being assaulted by Adolfo, and killed him with an arrow.
  • Adolfo forged her father’s signature to have Florante arrested.
  • Adolfo forced Laura to go to the forest.
  • Florante and Aladin find out that Laura and Flerida had been loyal to them.
  • Florante and Laura ruled Albanya successfully.
  • Aladin and Flerida converted to Christianity and ruled Persia after Sultan Ali-Adab's death.

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