Elements of Drama Day 3

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. 1) According to the Prologue, what are some of the things that women could not do during time the play is set, in the early 1900s? 2) In Scene 2, the police arrest Aunt Kate and the other suffragists because they will not stop picketing. Compare and contrast Franny's reaction toward her aunt's arrest with her cousins' reactions. Why do you think they react differently? 3) In Scene 3, how does Aunt Kate ease Franny's concern that women should be helping the war effort instead of protesting? 4) In Scene 3, we find out what motivates Aunt Kate to attend protests. What is her motivation? 5)In Scene 5, what details does the author use to describe the Night of Terror? Why do you think she includes them? 6)In Scene 6, what causes the bystanders to support the protesters? 7) According to the Epilogue, how did the protesters' time in jail help the movement?