Larry Strikes Back!: In small groups I asked you to imagine that Larry returns from the war. How would this impact the play? We performed this as an improve (3-5 min.)
B Block: You selected to write these, rather than act. We performed the two best for extra credit.
We finished the play and discussed the power of the ending.
HW: Please begin to review for the test Wed. Please use the following review sheet:
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All My Sons –Study Questions for the
test
Questions:
1. Compromise is a theme in the play. Describe the compromise that
three of the characters have had to make. What is your opinion of their
compromise?
2. Do you think Chris and Ann will be happy together? Give reasons for
your
answer based on the play.
3. Larry does not appear in the play but is mentioned. What is his
role in the play?
4. What picture do we get of the American society?
5. Why is the play called “All My Sons”? How does the title reflect
the human and moral issues of the play?
6. There are two different concepts in the play; on the one hand –
idealism, and on the other – practicality. Classify each of the following
characters – Chris, Ann, Joe, and Kate according to the above concepts. Do they
undergo any change during the course of the play?
7. How do family loyalties conflict with other kinds of
responsibilities (to one’s
principles, conscience,
society) in this play? Give at least TWO examples.
8. Choose ONE of the following characters:
Joe Keller / Ann
Deever / Chris Keller / Kate Keller / Jim Bayliss
a. Give a description of
this character.
b. Choose a decision made by
this character and state your opinion of it, giving reasons for your opinion.
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