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- How does the play 'Arsenic and Old Lace' use dark comedy to address serious themes?
- In what ways does the character of Mortimer Brewster struggle with his family's eccentricities and criminal tendencies?
- Discuss the significance of the setting, particularly the Brewster household, in 'Arsenic and Old Lace.'
- How does the character of Abby Brewster challenge traditional stereotypes of elderly women in the play?
- Examine the role of the character Dr. Einstein in the development of the plot and themes in the play.
- What commentary does 'Arsenic and Old Lace' offer on the concept of morality and the justifiability of murder?
- Discuss the use of mistaken identities and misunderstandings in the play, and how they contribute to the comedic elements.
