Character Analysis (BB & LL)

Character Analysis

"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson &
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl

Multiple Select

Who were the main characters in "Button, Button"?​ ​ ​

• Norma
• Arthur
• Mr. Steward
• Mr. Mulholland
• Mr. Weaver

Multiple Select

What does the landlady do that slows down Mr. Weaver's realization about what happened to Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple? Select all that apply.​ ​

• She served him poisoned tea.
• She kept interrupting him.
• She answered the door quickly when he knocked.
• She talked about the son she lost in the war.

Multiple Select

What does Norma do that that eventually leads to her pushing the button? Select all that apply.​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• She continues to ask questions about it.
• She tries to convince her husband it's not real.
• She smashed the button unit on the counter.
• She tells Mr. Steward to take the button away.

Match

Match the following

• "Button, Button" theme

• "The Landlady" theme

• "Button, Button" summary

• "The Landlady" summary

Being greedy can actually be very costly

First impressions aren't always right.

Norma's actions cost Arthur his life.

Hostess's actions cost Billy his life.

• Being greedy can actually be very costly

• First impressions aren't always right.

• Norma's actions cost Arthur his life.

• Hostess's actions cost Billy his life.