The Barber of Seville | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1, Part 1

1. How does the scene open? Why is the Count dressed in a disguise?

2. How does the Count feel about his position? Why does he feel this way? Will the Count succeed in what he wishes for?

3. Who is Figaro? What is he doing as the audience and reader first meet him? What might be his role throughout the play?

4. Why is the Count surprised to see Figaro? What is Figaro's response to the Count's questioning? What might be the significance of Figaro being a barber?