Our Country's Good — Thomas Barrett character analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Thomas?
A
Thomas is a seventeen-year-old convict
He is hanged along with Handy Baker for stealing food from the colony’s rations
2
Q
What happens to Thomas after his execution?
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Thomas’s ghost returns to haunt Harry Brewer, one of the characters in the play
His presence serves as a haunting reminder of the events surrounding Handy Baker’s execution
3
Q
Why was Thomas hanged?
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Thomas, along with Handy Baker, was hanged for the crime of stealing food from the colony’s rations
4
Q
Who does Thomas’s ghost haunt?
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Thomas’s ghost haunts Harry Brewer, a character in “Our Country’s Good,” as a result of his involvement in Handy Baker’s execution
5
Q
How old is Thomas?
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Thomas is seventeen years old at the time of his execution
