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What is the primary concern that Ariel has regarding Belinda's day?
What is the primary concern that Ariel has regarding Belinda's day?
- Belinda might encounter a disaster. (correct)
- Belinda will anger the gentry.
- Belinda will lose a valuable item.
- Belinda will embarrass herself at the party.
What ritual does the Baron perform before attending the gathering?
What ritual does the Baron perform before attending the gathering?
- Prayers and sacrifices to ensure success. (correct)
- A cleansing bath to gain strength.
- A speech to inspire courage.
- A dance to appease the spirits.
How does Umbriel attempt to help Belinda after her hair is cut?
How does Umbriel attempt to help Belinda after her hair is cut?
- By encouraging her to leave the party.
- By conjuring a spell for revenge.
- By giving her a new dress.
- By providing a sack of sighs and a flask of tears. (correct)
What does Clarissa suggest Belinda should prioritize over her anger?
What does Clarissa suggest Belinda should prioritize over her anger?
What happens to the lock of hair during the scuffle at the party?
What happens to the lock of hair during the scuffle at the party?
Flashcards
Belinda's predicament
Belinda's predicament
Belinda faces a social gathering where her hair is stolen in a mock-battle, but the event is depicted in a whimsical manner.
Baron's motive
Baron's motive
The Baron desires to steal a lock of Belinda's hair, driven by a planned ritual to ensure his success.
Social gathering setting
Social gathering setting
A group of socialites gathers at Hampton Court Palace, a royal residence outside of London.
Consequences of theft
Consequences of theft
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Consolation
Consolation
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Study Notes
Belinda's Social Gathering
- Belinda, a socialite, wakes up late and prepares for a party at Hampton Court.
- Ariel, her sylph guardian, warns her of impending disaster in a dream, promising protection.
- Belinda, however, disregards the warning.
Baron's Plan
- The Baron, a party attendee, plans to steal a lock of Belinda's hair.
- He performs rituals to ensure success.
Party Activities
- Partygoers engage in card games, described as mock-heroic battles.
- Coffee is served.
- The Baron successfully cuts Belinda's hair.
Belinda's Reaction and Aftermath
- Belinda is enraged and seeks to regain the stolen lock.
- Umbriel provides her with sighs and tears to amplify her fury.
- Clarissa attempts to calm Belinda, advocating for good humor and sense.
- Belinda initiates a scuffle between the groups, trying to retrieve the lock.
- The lock is lost.
- The poet suggests the lock is immortalized in the heavens as a constellation.
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