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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Pavlo says that carrying Parham's body isn't that bad, stating that . . .
2. What is the reason Pavlo says that he feels like he's nothing out of the uniform?
3. What does Ardell say about the frailty of human flesh?
4. What does Ardell say about being back home?
5. What disturbing activity does Brisbey dream of?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Pavlo seems to have had dysfunctional relationships with all of his family members and quite possibly his ex-girfriend with whom his mother at one point interfered, as Pavlo referred to in Act 1, Part 3. Using each family member as a starting point for each paragraph, make a hypothesis about how each of these relationships with his family members has affected his personal outlook, thus leading him to join the army for a better life.
Essay Topic 2
How are the play's three central elements - style, character, and theme - introduced vividly and succinctly in the opening scenes of this play? Conversely, what form of plot has Rabe employed, and what effect does it have on the audience? Use examples from the book to explain your thoughts, giving a clear outline of the chosen style of plot line.
Essay Topic 3
As new characters are introduced, we begin to realize that many of their names may not have been arbitrarily assigned. That is to say that their names have metaphorical meaning in relation to the plot and setting itself. Write an essay exploring the possible meanings behind 3 or more characters' names in the play and how those names fit the characters' words and/or actions. Conclude by crediting these metaphors to a deeper understanding of Rabe's intention in naming these characters.
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