The Alchemist
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Act 1, Scene 1
Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 3
Act 1, Scene 4
Act 2, Scene 1
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Act 2, Scene 3
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Act 2, Scene 5
Act 2, Scene 6
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Act 3, Scene 3
Act 3, Scene 4
Act 3, Scene 5
Act 4, Scene 1
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Act 4, Scene 3
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Act 4, Scene 6
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The Alchemist
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
The Dedication
The Argument
Prologue
Act 1, Scene 1
Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 3
Act 1, Scene 4
Act 2, Scene 1
Act 2, Scene 2
Act 2, Scene 3
Act 2, Scene 4
Act 2, Scene 5
Act 2, Scene 6
Act 3, Scene 1
Act 3, Scene 2
Act 3, Scene 3
Act 3, Scene 4
Act 3, Scene 5
Act 4, Scene 1
Act 4, Scene 2
Act 4, Scene 3
Act 4, Scene 4
Act 4, Scene 5
Act 4, Scene 6
Act 4, Scene 7
Act 5, Scene 1
Act 5, Scene 2
Act 5, Scene 3
Act 5, Scene 4
Act 5, Scene 5
Themes
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Alchemy and Transformation
Religion
Sex and Greed
Deception and Gullibility
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Face / Jeremy the Butler
Subtle
Doll Common
Sir Epicure Mammon
Dapper
Ananias
Surly / The Spaniard
Kestrel
Tribulation Wholesome
Dame Pliant
Abel Drugger
Lovewit
Symbols
All Symbols
The Philosopher’s Stone
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allusions
Dramatic Irony
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Genre
Hyperbole
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Mood
Satire
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What does Subtle's aside about hitting Face through both the nostrils imply about their partnership?
1 of 4
It suggests a deep mutual respect and understanding between them
It indicates Subtle's intentions to betray Face and take advantage for himself
It reflects their playful and competitive nature, without serious conflict
It shows Subtle's commitment to fairness and equality in their schemes
How does Subtle approach his interaction with Kestrel and Dame Pliant upon their entrance?
2 of 4
By focusing on establishing a formal educational relationship with Kestrel
Through direct and respectful introductions, maintaining professional decorum
By immediately flirting with Dame Pliant and asserting his interest in her
By discussing the philosophical and alchemical topics he plans to teach them
How does the interaction between Subtle, Kestrel, and Dame Pliant highlight their characters' gullibility?
3 of 4
They are easily impressed by Subtle's promises of status and fortune
They question Subtle's methods and seek evidence of his claims
They offer to help Subtle with his experiments, showing they're vulnerable to manipulation
They are indifferent to Subtle's predictions, focusing instead on practical matters
What strategy does Subtle plan to use to manage the arrival of the Spaniard while dealing with Kestrel and Dame Pliant?
4 of 4
To introduce everyone and have a group discussion on alchemy
To engage Kestrel and Dame Pliant in his laboratory while Face handles the Spaniard
To send Kestrel and Dame Pliant away immediately without further interaction
To convince Kestrel and Dame Pliant to join him in welcoming the Spaniard
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