Author Flashcards
1
Q
When was Tennessee Williams born?
A
1911
2
Q
Where was Tennessee Williams born?
A
Mississippi
3
Q
What was Tennessee Williams father?
A
An alcoholic
4
Q
What was Tennessee Williams described to have?
A
Effeminate ways due to his homosexuality.
5
Q
What was Tennessee Williams’s mother?
A
A southern belle
6
Q
What is a southern belle?
A
Accentuates femininity and conforms to the typical conventions of a woman.
7
Q
What happened to Tennessee Williams sister?
A
She was diagnosed with mental health and lobotomised aged 15.
8
Q
When was the play written?
A
1946
9
Q
When did the play make it to the theatre?
A
1947
10
Q
What did Tennessee Williams die from?
A
Drug abuse
11
Q
Why is Tennessee Williams family dynamics significant?
A
Since he bases characters of himself and his family members.
