Pyramus and Thisbe

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What does the term 'star-crossed' refer to?

Back

Going against fate.

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What city did Pyramus and Thisbe live in?

Back

Babylon.

Front

How did Pyramus and Thisbe meet?

Back

They lived next door to each other.

Front

What crossed Thisbe's path while she waited for Pyramus?

Back

A lioness.

Front

What was Pyramus and Thisbe's secret plan?

Back

To wed in secret.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'star-crossed lovers'?

Back

It refers to lovers whose relationship is doomed by fate.

Front

What role do the families play in the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?

Back

Their families' feud prevents Pyramus and Thisbe from being together.

Front

What literary genre does the story of Pyramus and Thisbe belong to?

Back

It is a tragic love story.

Front

What is the outcome of Pyramus and Thisbe's love story?

Back

Both lovers die due to a tragic misunderstanding.

Front

How does the setting of Babylon influence the story?

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It serves as a backdrop for the lovers' secret meetings and their tragic fate.