Sarah Kane: Complete Plays 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 - Blasted, Scene 1

1. How many works are included in Sarah Kane: Complete Plays? What themes tie the works together?

2. What is the setting of "Blasted"? What characters enter in Scene 1?

3. What conversation takes place between Ian and Cate when they first arrive at the hotel in "Blasted"?

4. How is Ian's job illustrated in Scene 1 of "Blasted"? What history between Ian and Cate is revealed through exposition?

5. Describe the dynamic between Ian and Cate in Scene 1 of "Blasted." How are these characters different?