The Cousins arrive! p 16 – 22 ( yellow), p. 26-34 (silver)- finish for homework over hols- you will need to get yourself a copy of the play to do this!
- How does the family greet the brothers? P26-27
- What differences are noticeable between Rodolpho and Marco? Evidence?p27-29
- How does Eddie show his opinion of Rodolpho? Evidence?p29
- What are Marcos ambitions? p30
- What are Rodolpho’s ambitions? p 30
- How do Catherine and Rodolpho show their developing attitudes to one another? Evidence? p32
- How does Eddie react to Rodolpho’s singing? P32-33
- What is Marco’s response? p33
- [Embarrassed, now angered, Catherine goes into the bedroom] Explain Catherine’s response? p33
- Alfieri states ‘Now as the weeks passed, there is a trouble that would not go away’ What trouble could that be? What tension can you sense developing between which characters? Site instances where this is shown? p34
'Paperdoll song' symbolism
Read the lyrics to the 'Paperdoll' song that Rodolpho sings in this section of the play and answer the following:
1. What is the song about?
2. What situation (between our characters) does the song seem to be symbolic of? Fully explain the symbolism (HINT- who is trying to treat who like his very own 'doll'?).
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