Modern Dramatists Flashcards
(29 cards)
Who is considered one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century, known for works like ‘Death of a Salesman’?
Arthur Miller
What is the primary theme of Tennessee Williams’ play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?
The conflict between reality and illusion.
True or False: Eugene O’Neill won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
True
Fill in the blank: Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’ is an allegory for __________.
McCarthyism
What is the setting of Tennessee Williams’ ‘The Glass Menagerie’?
St. Louis during the 1930s.
Which playwright wrote ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’?
Eugene O’Neill
Multiple Choice: Which of the following plays is NOT written by Tennessee Williams? A) ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ B) ‘The Iceman Cometh’ C) ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
B) ‘The Iceman Cometh’
What recurring theme is present in many of Arthur Miller’s works?
The American Dream and its disillusionment.
What is the significance of the character Blanche DuBois in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?
She represents the fragility of human dignity and the struggle against societal norms.
True or False: Eugene O’Neill’s works often explore themes of family dysfunction.
True
Fill in the blank: Tennessee Williams often drew on his own experiences and __________ in his plays.
personal struggles
What is the main conflict in Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’?
Willy Loman’s struggle with his identity and the failure of the American Dream.
Which play features the characters Tom, Amanda, and Laura Wingfield?
The Glass Menagerie
Multiple Choice: Which of the following plays was written by Arthur Miller? A) ‘The Birthday Party’ B) ‘The Crucible’ C) ‘The Glass Menagerie’
B) ‘The Crucible’
What style of theater is Eugene O’Neill known for pioneering?
Expressionism
True or False: Tennessee Williams won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’.
True
Fill in the blank: Arthur Miller’s play ‘All My Sons’ deals with themes of __________.
moral responsibility and the consequences of one’s actions.
In which play does the character Willy Loman appear?
‘Death of a Salesman’
What is a common characteristic of Tennessee Williams’ protagonists?
They often experience isolation and vulnerability.
Which playwright’s works often reflect the struggles of the working class?
Arthur Miller
True or False: Eugene O’Neill’s ‘The Iceman Cometh’ is a comedy.
False
Fill in the blank: Tennessee Williams’ plays often explore the tension between __________ and __________.
desire; reality
What is the significance of the title ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’?
It symbolizes the journey of a family through pain and addiction.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following themes is NOT typically associated with Eugene O’Neill’s works? A) Family dynamics B) War C) Existentialism
B) War
