The Winter's Tale Character Analysis

The Winter's Tale follows King Leontes of Sicilia, who becomes irrationally jealous of his wife Hermione and his friend Polixenes, leading to tragic consequences. After years of penance, Leontes is reunited with his lost daughter Perdita, and the family is reconciled. The story concludes with the uniting of two kingdoms through marriage.

What triggers King Leontes' suspicion towards his wife Hermione?

• A dream he had

• A conversation he overheard

• A letter he found

• Hermione's success in persuading Polixenes to stay

What does Leontes order Camillo to do to Polixenes?

• Exile him

• Spy on him

• Imprison him

• Poison him

How does Camillo respond to Leontes' order?

• He ignores the order

• He warns Polixenes and flees with him

• He reports it to Hermione

• He carries out the order

What is the consequence of Hermione's imprisonment?

• She gives birth to a son

• She escapes

• Her son Mamillius falls ill

• She is pardoned

What happens to the child Hermione gives birth to in prison?

• The child is adopted by a noble family

• The child is raised in the palace

• The child is sent to live with relatives

• The child is abandoned in the wilderness

What does the Oracle declare about Hermione?

• She is guilty

• She is innocent

• She must be exiled

• She will have another child

What event finally convinces Leontes of the Oracle's truth?

• The return of Camillo

• A dream he has

• A letter from Polixenes

• The death of Mamillius

What does Leontes vow to do after realizing the Oracle's truth?

• Travel the world

• Abdicate the throne

• Live in penance

• Seek revenge

Who is Perdita raised by after being abandoned?

• A noble family

• A distant relative

• A shepherd

• A group of travelers

Who falls in love with Perdita?

• Camillo

• Leontes

• Antigonus

• Florizel