EDMUND TYRONE (JAMES O'NEILL)

Question 1

Who was the character of Tyrone based on?

Answer 1

• James O’Neill

Question 2

What was James Tyrone’s job?

Answer 2

• Was a successful actor

Question 3

What role was James O’Neill was known for playing?

Answer 3

• Edmond Dantes
• In The Count of Monte Cristo

Question 4

What did the acting role bring james O’Neill?

Answer 4

• Financial security
• But led to a sense of artistsic compromise (as he became typecast)

Question 5

How was his childhood?

Answer 5

• Abandoned by his father.
• Forced to work at a young age
• Quickly learnt the value of money at a young age.

Question 6

How did his childhood affect his future behaviour?

Answer 6

• Became frugal and hoarded money.
• His frugality made him the object of much abuse