Themes Flashcards
1
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War Profiteering
A
2
Q
American Dream
A
3
Q
Social v Private Responsibilities
A
4
Q
Shame and guilt
A
5
Q
Capitalism v working class
A
6
Q
Suicide
A
7
Q
Changed Americans
A
8
Q
Idealism v Realism
A
9
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Gender
A
Gendered term in title- highlights importance of gender roles in play
For the most part, the separation of male and female roles is very apparent and very indicative of American life in the mid-1900’s. The women of the play are viewed within the context of their relationship to the men.
Lydia
10
Q
The generation gap
A
11
Q
Corruption
A
12
Q
Deceit
A
13
Q
Family
A
14
Q
Denial and self-deception
A
15
Q
The past
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