Mountain Language Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Mountain Language Topics for Further Study

Create a "Pinteresque" conversation between two people that employs language techniques similar to those found in Pinter's works.

Read another play by Pinter and write a paper comparing its style and themes to that of Mountain Language.

Research Pinter's political writings, especially noting his critique of British government. Do you think he was making a statement about Britain in the play? Why or why not?

Investigate the lives of the Kurds. Why did the Turkish government ban their cultural practices? Did the Kurds give up their culture or find ways to hide expressions of their tradition? Explain.