Possible Quiz Questions


     6. Tom is often seen smoking in the play. Why do you think this is? What does this signify about his character and his situation? 

      answer: He is stressed. Every time his mother says "You smoke too much" pushes him to smoke even more. The constant stress that Tom feels of being the bread winner, is further exploded by Amanda's constant criticism of her kids. Tom is done with being the provider, ands wants a life of his own. His smoking is a temporary way to relief some of his tension. 


      10.  If you were to stage this play, how might you use lighting and color to show the difference between the present and the past. Be specific about the choices you would make and explain what you hope the effect it would have on the audience.
      
      answer: In present of the play, There seems to be no hope after Tom left the family. The lighting would need to signify this by having dark shadows, and the stage would be lit by candlelight. Also in the beginning it should be a clock to show that it was the end of the line and when it goes back in time it should have the clock should go back and started. The color should be darker before, since Amanda's life would be worse after Tom's leaving. I think the best way to indicate Amanda's hopeless is in the house, there is one bright light focus on Laura, she is playing with her glass and ignore her mother, Amanda is in the dark light.
      Effect on audience: Give the audience a sense of time since there is no clear cut, lighting is a cue for emotion







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