Question

Pick out 10 pairs, identify the works in which they appeared, and in a word or two say how the pairs are related

Answer 1

Here are the pairs and their related works:

1. 8 Bushels of Gold - "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry - Excessive demands.
2. An Adder - "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare - Symbol of betrayal.
3. Hrunting - "Beowulf" - Beowulf's sword used against Grendel's mother.
4. Old Woman - "The Odyssey" by Homer - The disguise of Athena.
5. Green Horse - Arthurian legends - The horse of Sir Gawain.
6. Lancelot - Arthurian legends - Knight of the Round Table, associated with Guinevere.
7. 14 Men - "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer - Pilgrims' group to Canterbury.
8. Death - Various works - Universal theme and character.
9. Nicholas - "The Miller's Tale" from "The Canterbury Tales" - A character involved in a love triangle.
10. 3 Kisses - Various works - Symbolic expressions of affection or betrayal.

Step-by-step explanation:

In O. Henry's "The Ransom of Red Chief," 8 Bushels of Gold symbolize excessive demands placed on kidnappers. An Adder in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" represents betrayal. Hrunting is Beowulf's sword in the epic poem "Beowulf." In Homer's "The Odyssey," an Old Woman is Athena in disguise. A Green Horse appears in Arthurian legends as Sir Gawain's steed.

Lancelot is a key figure in Arthurian legends, notably connected to Guinevere. In Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," 14 Men form a pilgrims' group. Death is a universal character/theme. Nicholas is involved in a love triangle in "The Miller's Tale," and 3 Kisses symbolize affection or betrayal across various works.

In summary, the correct pairs with their respective works and connections are:

1. 8 Bushels of Gold - "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry - Excessive demands.
2. An Adder - "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare - Symbol of betrayal.
3. Hrunting - "Beowulf" - Beowulf's sword used against Grendel's mother.
4. Old Woman - "The Odyssey" by Homer - The disguise of Athena.
5. Green Horse - Arthurian legends - The horse of Sir Gawain.
6. Lancelot - Arthurian legends - Knight of the Round Table, associated with Guinevere.
7. 14 Men - "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer - Pilgrims' group to Canterbury.
8. Death - Various works - Universal theme and character.
9. Nicholas - "The Miller's Tale" from "The Canterbury Tales" - A character involved in a love triangle.
10. 3 Kisses - Various works - Symbolic expressions of affection or betrayal.

This is a flashcard question related to British Lit Midterm. The complete question is:

• Pick out 10 pairs, identify the works in which they appeared, and in a word or two say how the pairs are related. (8 bushels of Gold, An adder, Hrunting, Old woman, Green Horse, Lancelot, 14 men, Death, Nicholas, 3 Kisses, Gringolet, Battle of Salisbury, Wiglaf, Young Knight, Guinevere, Pertelot, Naegling, Green girdle/scarf, Absolon, Chauntecleer)