Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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How does Brick's character develop throughout the play?
How does Brick's character develop throughout the play?
He remains static & detached
What does Brick use heavily to numb himself from his self-disgust?
What does Brick use heavily to numb himself from his self-disgust?
Alcohol
How is Brick's actual sexual identity presented in the play?
How is Brick's actual sexual identity presented in the play?
Deliberately ambiguous
Which character specifically does the 'cat on a hot tin roof' metaphor represent?
Which character specifically does the 'cat on a hot tin roof' metaphor represent?
Maggie
What does Maggie lie about to strengthen her inheritance claim?
What does Maggie lie about to strengthen her inheritance claim?
Being pregnant
Which character experiences the most substantial transformation in the play?
Which character experiences the most substantial transformation in the play?
Big Daddy
Big Daddy's inheritance dilemma is compared to which Shakespeare play?
Big Daddy's inheritance dilemma is compared to which Shakespeare play?
King Lear
What is Gooper's profession?
What is Gooper's profession?
Lawyer
How do Mae and Gooper use their children in relation to Big Daddy?
How do Mae and Gooper use their children in relation to Big Daddy?
As tools to manipulate him
What psychological state does Big Mama exist in regarding her marriage?
What psychological state does Big Mama exist in regarding her marriage?
Delusion