The Patriot and Daedalus Analysis

The video explores Robert Browning's poem 'The Patriot', a dramatic monologue reflecting on the rise and fall of a hero due to the fickle nature of public opinion. It explains the poem's structure, themes, and the myth of Icarus and Daedalus, which is referenced in the poem. Key terms like 'shambles gate' and 'scaffold' are clarified. The analysis covers the Patriot's initial glory and subsequent downfall, highlighting the universal theme of changing public favor. The video concludes with the Patriot's acceptance of his fate, trusting in divine justice.

What form does 'The Patriot' by Robert Browning take?

• Epic

• Ballad

• Sonnet

• Dramatic Monologue

What historical event influenced 'The Patriot'?

• French Revolution

• Italy's struggle for independence

• American Civil War

• World War I

What does the subtitle 'An Old Story' suggest about the poem?

• It is a recent event

• It is a fictional tale

• It has universal themes

• It is a personal story

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dramatic monologue?

• Historical accuracy

• No dialogue

• Focus on a single character

• Multiple narrators

Who are Daedalus and Icarus in Greek mythology?

• Gods

• Kings

• Craftsmen

• Warriors

What was Daedalus's invention that trapped him and his son?

• A ship

• A tower

• A castle

• A labyrinth

What is the significance of 'Myrtle' in the poem?

• An evergreen shrub

• A type of stone

• A symbol of victory

• A type of bird

What imagery is used to describe the Patriot's entry into the town?

• Cold and snowy

• Dark and stormy

• Roses and myrtle

• Silent and empty

What does the crowd's reaction to the Patriot symbolize?

• Confusion

• Adoration

• Hatred

• Indifference

What does the Patriot believe the crowd would have given him a year ago?

• Gold

• The sun

• A sword

• A crown