The Nightingale and the Rose Analysis

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Questions and Answers

What does the young Student believe will happen if he brings a red rose to his love?

She will ignore him and choose another partner.
She will dance with him until dawn. (correct)
She will reject the rose as unworthy.
She will appreciate his efforts and thank him.

What does the Nightingale imply is more valuable than material wealth?

Fame and fortune
Love and its suffering (correct)
Beauty and youth
Friendship and loyalty

How does the Student describe the effect of not having a red rose?

It leads to deep philosophical reflections.
It inspires him to write poetry.
It causes him to feel unbearable loneliness. (correct)
It makes him question his worth.

Which aspect of the Student's situation does the Nightingale find significant?

His deep emotional connection to love. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What colors are referenced in the Student's description of his physical traits?

Dark and red (A) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates the Student's tears?

The lack of a red rose to give to his love (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nightingale agree to do to obtain a red rose?

Create it from music mixed with her heart's blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Nightingale perceive the value of love compared to life?

Love is more valuable than life. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rose-tree communicate about the roses it can provide?

It can only produce roses of different colors due to the seasons. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Student's perspective on the Nightingale's sacrifice?

He feels it is an act of foolishness. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which comparison is made about the roses by the Tree?

As yellow as the sun (B), As white as snow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happens to the Nightingale during her quest for the rose?

She successfully builds the rose but dies in the process. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Oak-tree request from the Nightingale?

To sing one last song before she departs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Nightingale's song about?

The essence of love between a boy and a girl (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Student react to the Nightingale's intentions?

He is indifferent and dismissive. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

The Nightingale's role

The Nightingale in the story is a personification of love and sacrifice, offering its life to create the rose for the young student.

The Student's desire

The student desires to win the affection of his love by obtaining a red rose, representing a specific object of devotion, and expressing love through a tangible gift.

Value of Love

The story emphasizes the true nature of love as something precious and unmeasurable, not something that can be bought or traded.

Red Rose's symbolization

Red Rose symbolizes the student's desire, the object of his affection, and represents the tangible expression of love.