Our Country's Good — Robert Sideway character analysis Flashcards
Who is Sideway?
Sideway is another convict in the penal colony
He presents himself as a sophisticated gentleman and is a pickpocket by profession
What is Sideway’s connection to the theater?
Sideway has a great appreciation for the theater, having attended plays frequently in England
He convinces Ralph to cast him in the play
How does Sideway’s style hinder his acting ability?
Sideway’s grandiose style and exaggerated mannerisms interfere with his ability to act
He portrays himself as a renowned thespian and tends to overact every piece of dialogue
What are Sideway’s plans for the future?
Towards the end of “Our Country’s Good,” Sideway shares his intention to start his own theater company once he is no longer a convict
He invites the other convicts to join him as actors
What was Sideway’s profession before becoming a convict?
Sideway was a pickpocket by profession before being sent to the penal colony
His skills as a thief contribute to his smooth-talking nature and ability to present himself as a sophisticated gentleman
