Answer all questions in a short answer style. Minimum 5 sentences per answer. Make sure you dont use any outside sources. Only use the play in question for the quotes for each answer. Use as much detail as possible. And lastly, DO NOT USE THE MOST OBVIOUS RESPONSE, THINK HARD and USE QUOTES FROM THE PLAYS!!!!!
1. Using Trifles, identify a major symbol in the play and explain what that thing is symbolic of. Justify your explanation using quotations as support and validate your explanation with clear analysis of your support. Be sure to explain not just what the thing is symbolic of but how and why it is a symbol.
2. Identify and explain how the setting of Fences influences and shapes one of the characters motivations. Use quotations to help support your argument. Be sure to identify and consider all of the elements of the setting.
3. In Oedipus, the tragedy happens as the result of either humanitys ignoring of the gods or because of the interference and intervention by the gods. Take a stance and choose either side, arguing for the validity of your stance. Provide quotations and analysis for support of your argument.
4. In I Am Not Batman, explain the boys motivation for choosing to emulate and pretend to be Batman. Support your claim with quotations and analysis of that material.
5. In The New New, explain Bradleys and Craigs reaction to Naomis letter. Provide quotations from each character and analysis to validate your claims.
6. Explain what Oedipuss tragic flaw is and provide examples of that demonstrate his flaw. You are not required to provide quotations.
7. In Fences, how does Troys perception of race in America shape his interactions with his son? Provide quotations to help support your argument.
8. In Trifles, explain why the women conceal Mrs. Wrights crime. Your explanation should incorporate a discussion of how the time period in which the play is set influences the womens decision.
9. Identify a style of criticism that would help you successfully analyze Trifles and explain how your chosen style of criticism is appropriate. You do not need to actually analyze the play.
10. Decide if Troy from Fences is a round or flat character. Justify your decision with clear analysis of his personality, characteristics, and desires as appropriate. Provide quotations and analysis to assist in validating your decision.
