Essays must be double-spaced in Times or Times New Roman font (12 cpi) with standard one-inch margins. Please write a paper using Terrance McNally’s, "Andre’s Mother" and answer the document's questi
English 201
SLP Module 4
Literary Analysis
Responses to the following questions must be uploaded as a WORD document to the SLP 4. Dropbox. Terms used in Literary Analysis may be found on the Literary Terms page in Module 1.
Title: Andre’s Mother
Playwright: Terrance McNally
Provide a brief plot summary of the play in no more than five sentences.
Does the play progress in chronological order, or is the plot cyclical? Does the play include foreshadow?
What is the setting (time and place) of the play? Is the setting symbolic in any way? Does the setting impact the action of the characters in any way?
Who is the protagonist? Does the protagonist’s name reveal/suggest anything about their role in the play? Describe some of their character traits. Do these traits remain throughout the play or does the character change? If they change, what are some of the new character traits?
Who is the antagonist? Does the antagonist’s name reveal/suggest anything about their role in the play? Describe some of their character traits. In what way do these traits contrast to the protagonist? Do these traits remain throughout the play or does the character change? If they do change, what are some of the new character traits?
Are there any other minor yet significant characters? If so, provide name(s), character traits, and their significance to the plot. Do the minor characters serve as foils to the major character(s)?
What is the central conflict (internal and external)? What are the opposing forces (internal and external)? Are there any significant minor conflicts?
What is the tone of the play? Does the tone remain the same throughout the play or does it change? If it changes, how so?
Does the playwright use symbolism? If so, what symbols are used and what are their meanings?
What is the climax of the play? What is the resolution of the conflict?
What is the main theme of the play? Are there any minor themes?
