What is the significance of the frame story?

What role does religion play in "Ape and Essence?"

How does Dr. Poole change throughout the play?

Why does William Tallis compare humans to apes in his play?

Compare and contrast modern society to the society of Belial in California in "Ape and Essence."

How can this play be seen as prophetic?

Why are the narrator and Bob Briggs so interested in meeting William Tallis after reading his play?

How do you feel about mankind after reading "Ape and Essence?"