"The Good Woman of Setzuan" Quiz
A morally upright prostitute struggles to maintain her goodness in a world filled with corruption and greed.
plays | 112 pages | Published in 1953
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Test your knowledge about the book "The Good Woman of Setzuan". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the character of Shen Te embody the struggle between good and evil in 'The Good Woman of Setzuan'?
- Discuss the role of morality and ethics in the play, using specific examples from the characters' actions.
- How does Brecht use the character of the gods to explore the theme of human nature and morality?
- Examine the concept of the 'good person' in the play and how it is portrayed through the character of Shen Te.
- In what ways does the play critique the socio-economic conditions of Setzuan and the impact on the characters' moral choices?
- Discuss the theme of gender and power dynamics as portrayed through the character of Shen Te and Shui Ta.
- Analyze the significance of the water seller, his interaction with Shen Te, and the larger implications for the themes of goodness and survival.
