Away (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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In which year did Michael Gow's play 'Away' premiere?
In which year did Michael Gow's play 'Away' premiere?
1986
During which time period is the play 'Away' set?
During which time period is the play 'Away' set?
1967-68 Christmas holidays
Which social class does the character Gwen represent in 'Away'?
Which social class does the character Gwen represent in 'Away'?
Nouveau riche
Which Shakespeare play's structure does 'Away' echo overall?
Which Shakespeare play's structure does 'Away' echo overall?
King Lear
What percentage of the population were young people in 1960s Australia?
What percentage of the population were young people in 1960s Australia?
40%
How old was Michael Gow when he wrote 'Away'?
How old was Michael Gow when he wrote 'Away'?
31
What is Gow's central purpose in 'Away'?
What is Gow's central purpose in 'Away'?
Reveal human resilience via vulnerability
What does Tom's illness ultimately represent in the play?
What does Tom's illness ultimately represent in the play?
Mortality itself
What theatrical function does the storm serve in 'Away'?
What theatrical function does the storm serve in 'Away'?
Acts as catalyst transforming division
What does the holiday setting create in 'Away'?
What does the holiday setting create in 'Away'?
A liminal space