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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Study Guide

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by Tennessee Williams
About 54 pages (16,186 words)
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Study Guide consists of approx. 54 pages of summaries and analysis on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a three-act play showcasing the turbulent lives of the Pollitt family, led by Big Daddy Pollitt. The family lives on a Southern plantation in Mississippi in the mid-1950s. The plot revolves around the two main characters, Brick Pollitt and his wife, Margaret, informally called Maggie. Maggie is the play's namesake, which is attributed to her high spirits and perseverance. (read more)
      Act 1
      Act 2
      Act 3

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3

  Media Adaptations

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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