The Family Reunion by T.S. Eliot
Q: Who is the protagonist of The Family Reunion?
A: Harry, Lord Monchensey.
Q: Where does the play take place?
A: At Wishwood, the Monchensey family estate.
Q: Why does Harry return to Wishwood?
A: For his mother's birthday and to confront his past.
Q: What tragic event haunts Harry?
A: He believes he caused his wife’s death
Q: What supernatural elements appear in the play?
A: The Eumenides or Furies appear to torment Harry.
Q: What is the role of the chorus in the play?
A: The aunts and uncles act like a Greek chorus, reflecting on events and themes.
Q: What is Amy’s hope for Harry's return?
A: She wants him to stay and carry on the family tradition.
Q: What is the central theme of The Family Reunion?
A: Guilt, redemption, and spiritual awakening.
Q: How does Harry change by the end of the play?
A: He accepts his guilt and seeks spiritual purpose.
Q: What literary technique is heavily used in the play?
A: Poetic dialogue and classical allusions.
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Q: Who wrote Waiting for Godot?
A: Samuel Beckett.-
Q: What genre is Waiting for Godot?
A: Absurdist drama. -
Q: Who are the main characters in the play?
A: Vladimir and Estragon. -
Q: What are Vladimir and Estragon waiting for?
A: A man named Godot. -
Q: Does Godot ever arrive?
A: No, he never arrives. -
Q: What is the setting of the play?
A: A country road near a tree, over two days. -
Q: What does the tree symbolize?
A: It symbolizes hope, life, and passage of time. -
Q: Who are Pozzo and Lucky?
A: A master (Pozzo) and his servant (Lucky) who pass by. -
Q: What does Lucky do when asked to “think”?
A: He gives a long, nonsensical monologue. -
Q: What is the boy's message from Godot?
A: That Godot will come tomorrow. -
Q: What is a major theme of the play?
A: The meaningless of life and the nature of waiting. -
Q: What kind of relationship do Vladimir and Estragon have?
A: A co-dependent friendship filled with conflict and care. -
Q: Why is Waiting for Godot considered absurdist?
A: Because it shows human life as irrational, repetitive, and without clear meaning. -
Q: What is the significance of the title?
A: It reflects the endless waiting for something or someone that never arrives. -
Q: Does anything significant happen in the play?
A: No major action occurs; the play focuses on conversation and waiting.
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