As you read The Tale of Genji, you will notice that Genji has liaisons with many women. Who do you think the novel, written by a woman, centers on — Genji, or the women with whom he has relationships? one paragraph answer
After reading the play “Trifles,” answer the following questions, making sure to provide textual evidence in the form of analysis.
1. What do you think the bird and broken cage symbolize in the play?
2. How do the men regard the domestic sphere or the work that women do in an household?
3. Why are the men not able to find the necessary evidence against Mrs. Wright?
4. Explain how irony or setting are important devices used by the playwright.
After reading the play Los Vendidos by Luis Valdez and then watching the production of it (also found in this learning unit) answer the questions below.
1. What changes or updates did the production make to the original play? Why do you think these changes were made?
2. What is a major issue addressed in the play? Is this issue still relevant today? Why or why not?
3. How does the playwright use characterization to address this issue?
4. What does the ending of the play say about the assumptions created by stereotypes, bias, or prejudice?
