The Giaour MCQs & Summary

Summary:

“The Giaour” is a narrative poem by Lord Byron, first published in 1813 as part of his Oriental Tales series. The title, Giaour, is a derogatory Turkish term for a non-Muslim or infidel. The poem is set in the Ottoman Empire and follows a fragmented, nonlinear storytelling structure.

The story revolves around Leila, a woman from the Ottoman ruler Hassan’s harem, who is executed for being unfaithful. Her lover, a Venetian Christian warrior known as the Giaour, avenges her death by killing Hassan. However, this act of revenge does not bring him peace, and he later retreats to a monastery, haunted by guilt and remorse. The poem explores themes of revenge, love, faith, fate, and existential despair.

Byron’s The Giaour introduced a new type of literary figure: the Byronic Hero, a brooding, passionate, rebellious, and often tormented character. The poem is written in heroic couplets, blank verse, and varied meters, giving it a dramatic and lyrical style.

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1. : What does the word Giaour mean?



2. : Who is the author of The Giaour?



3. : In which year was The Giaour published?



4. : What is the main theme of The Giaour?



5. : Who is Leila in The Giaour?



6. : What happens to Hassan in the poem?



7. : Where does the Giaour go after seeking revenge?



8. : Which literary figure does The Giaour introduce?



9. : What poetic structure is used in The Giaour?



10. : What emotion dominates the Giaour’s character after his revenge?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name The Giaour
Author Lord Byron
Year Published 1813
Setting Ottoman Empire
Main Themes Revenge, Guilt, Fate, Faith
Poetic Structure Heroic Couplets, Blank Verse, Varied Meters
Main Characters The Giaour (Christian warrior), Hassan (Ottoman ruler), Leila (Hassan’s executed lover)
Tone Dark, Tragic, Melancholic
Significance Introduced the Byronic Hero, influenced gothic and romantic literature

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