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THEA 312 - All My Sons
Fall 2010 - Professor Cooper
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2010

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What is the stasis?
Definition
Protection of the legacy
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Who is the challenger?
Definition
Joe Keller
Term
How is the challenger connected to the stasis?
Definition
His entire life is about passing on his legacy to his sons.
Term
What is the significance of the challenger's entrance?
Definition
He is the first character we see. He is seen reading the "want" adds in the newspaper.
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Who is the intruder?
Definition
Ann
Term
What is the significance of the intruder's entrance?
Definition
They talk about her.
Term
What are some of the challenger's weapons?
Definition
His knowledge about Ann's father's past (history). Reputation. Connection with Chris. Charisma.
Term
What are some of the intruder's weapons?
Definition
The letter. Relationships with Larry and Chris. Intelligence.
Term
What is some of the challenger's armor?
Definition
Proven innocent in court. Reputation. They don't know the truth about Larry yet.
Term
What is some of the intruder's armor?
Definition
Confident. Her connection to Larry.
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Who/what is the battleground?
Definition
Chris. He is discontent with the stasis.
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What is the climax?
Definition
Ann and Keller arguing or Chris reading the letter. Figure it out.
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What's the surrender/victory? How would you stage it?
Definition
Chris reading the letter to Keller.
Term
What does the cast list tell you?
Definition
Almost all the characters
Term
What category of play is this?
Definition
Male-gendered
Term
What does the set have to do with it being male-gendered?
Definition
It's outside, being more inclusive than exclusive (as opposed to female-gendered usually being inside).
Term
Who are Keller's followers?
Definition
The neighbors and mother. The mother changes at the end.
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Who are Ann's followers?
Definition
George.
Term
"Hya, Joe."
Definition
Shows Ann's confidence and that she's equal to Joe.
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"I did it all for you." "I don't want it."
Definition
Chris turning down the legacy.
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