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Salome by Oscar Wilde Word Scramble

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Explore the world of ‘Salome’ by Oscar Wilde through this engaging word scramble game. Unscramble key vocabulary terms from the play to enhance your understanding of the text.

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms from ‘Salome’
  • No time limit, but a limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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Salome
The title character of the play, Salome is a complex and enigmatic figure who becomes infatuated with John the Baptist.
John the Baptist
A prophet who denounces the immoral actions of King Herod and is ultimately beheaded at the request of Salome.
Herod
The ruler of Judea, Herod is depicted as a weak and morally corrupt man who is easily manipulated by those around him.
Dance of the Seven Veils
A seductive dance performed by Salome for Herod, which ultimately leads to her demanding the head of John the Baptist as a reward.
Decapitation
The act of cutting off someone's head, which is a central theme in the play as it is the fate of John the Baptist.
Desire
A strong feeling of wanting or longing for something, which drives the actions of Salome as she becomes obsessed with John the Baptist.
Taboo
A social or religious custom that is prohibited or forbidden, such as the relationship between Salome and John the Baptist.
Obsession
An unhealthy fixation on someone or something, which is a prominent theme in the play as Salome becomes consumed with desire for John the Baptist.
Fatal attraction
An intense and dangerous attraction between two people, often leading to tragic consequences, as seen in the relationship between Salome and John the Baptist.
Tragedy
A dramatic genre that depicts the downfall of a noble character, which is exemplified in the tragic fate of John the Baptist in the play.

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