Introduction - The Setting



Mot: Write 1 paragraph about gender roles in relationships. What is the role of the female vs. the male? What household responsibilities rest on each?

A) List the characteristics of Rose we have seen so far in the play:

B)

1. Why might Rose side with Lyons when he comes to borrow money from Troy? What is revealed about her character through this choice?

2. Discuss the importance of Rose’s line to Troy, “Anything you can’t understand, you want to call it the devil.” (p. 14)

3. After the furniture story, Troy asks her to affirm his story and she responds with, “Troy lying.” (p. 15). Why is this important? What does her statement reveal about their marriage?

4. In what ways is the furniture story symbolic? Why does Troy continue to fabricate the furniture story and his theory of the furniture salesman as the devil?

C)

1. Discuss Rose’s role in the marriage based on her actions in this scene. Compare and contrast the household responsibilities that are assumed by Rose vs. Troy. What is revealed about each of these characters through these responsibilities?

2. At the beginning of scene 2, Rose is hanging laundry in the yard while singing. What symbolism or theme is reflected in her song? Explain.

3. Why does Rose play the lottery? How does Troy feel about the lottery?

4. An underlying issue is bothering Troy during the beginning of scene 2 during this conversation with Rose. Explain how Rose handles this situation.

D) Assess Rose’s level of devotion to Troy. Create a rating on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being extremely devoted and 1 being not devoted at all. Give Rose a rating and explain your choice, using the text as evidence.

Summary/Answer AIM:_______________________________________________________________?

HW:

1) Read the rest of scene 2 and 3 (through page 40).

2) Answer the study guide questions for scene 2 & 3 (#s 1-5).

3) Write a Journal Response for Act I:2.

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