Character Analysis in The Winter's Tale

In Shakespeare's 'Winter's Tale', King Leontes of Sicilia becomes irrationally jealous, suspecting his wife Hermione of infidelity with his friend Polixenes. His actions lead to the abandonment of his daughter Perdita. Sixteen years later, Perdita, raised by a shepherd, falls in love with Florizel, Polixenes' son. The story culminates in Sicilia, where identities are revealed, and Hermione, thought to be dead, is miraculously reunited with her family.

What triggers Leontes' jealousy in the play?

• A prophecy from an oracle

• Observing his wife with Polixenes

• A letter from Polixenes

• A dream he had

Who does Leontes order to poison Polixenes?

• Antigonus

• Camillo

• Florizel

• Autolycus

What does the oracle of Apollo declare about Hermione?

• She is guilty of treason

• She is innocent

• She should be executed

• She must be exiled

Who finds and raises Perdita after she is abandoned?

• A shepherd

• A sailor

• A nobleman

• A merchant

What is Perdita's fear regarding her relationship with Florizel?

• That she will be imprisoned

• That Florizel will leave her

• That the king will forbid it

• That she will be exiled

How does Polixenes react to Florizel's proposal to Perdita?

• He arranges a wedding

• He supports it

• He is indifferent

• He forbids it

Who helps the young couple escape to Sicilia?

• Antigonus

• Camillo

• Autolycus

• Leontes

What is Leontes' state of mind when the young couple arrives in Sicilia?

• He is unaware

• He is still angry

• He is penitent

• He is indifferent

Who is hired to explain Perdita's heritage?

• Florizel

• Camillo

• Autolycus

• Antigonus

What promise does Leontes make to Paulina?

• To restore Hermione's honor

• To exile himself

• To not remarry without her consent

• To never see Polixenes again