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Death and the Maiden Study Guide

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by Ariel Dorfman
About 58 pages (17,367 words)
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Summarize the evidence presented that Roberto Miranda is the doctor who raped and tortured Paulina. Does the play offer convincing evidence for his guilt or innocence?

Compare director Roman Polansla's film adaptation to Dorfman's original text. Screenwriters Dorfman and Rafael Yglesias altered the play's ending, providing further evidence that Miranda is guilty. Do you think this detracts from the play's original vision?

How do the life roles or careers of each of the characters seem to be reflected in their actions and beliefs'

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