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Is Beatrice a sympathetic character? Why or why not? a) What is the root cause of Beatrice's bitterness and caustic behavior? b) Does Beatrice demonstrate signs of mental illness? How might this explain her abusiveness toward her daughters? c) Is Beatrice more of a danger to herself (self-destructive) than she is to others? Why or why not? c) In what ways do Beatrice's insecurities impact her daughters?

Is Beatrice a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

a) What is the root cause of Beatrice's bitterness and caustic behavior?

b) Does Beatrice demonstrate signs of mental illness? How might this explain her abusiveness toward her daughters?

c) Is Beatrice more of a danger to herself (self-destructive) than she is to others? Why or why not?

c) In what ways do Beatrice's insecurities impact her daughters?

What is the overarching theme of Zindel's play? a) Is the title of the play related to this theme? b) In what ways does this theme become apparent in Tillie's monologues and in her science fair presentation? c) Does the theme bring a positive message to the reader? Why or why not?

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