Drama

How is the narrator different from the other characters?

• The narrator is not present on stage.

• The narrator speaks only to the audience.

• The narrator acts out the events of the play.

• The narrator shares their feelings with the audience.

How are Scene 1 and Scene 2 connected?

• Scene 1 describes the farm, and Scene 2 tells why it is important.

• Scene 1 happens in the morning, and Scene 2 takes place that night.

• Scene 1 presents the characters, and Scene 2 explains their problems.

• Scene 1 tells about the problem, and Scene 2 explains how it is solved.

Which brother is uncertain as to how to help the farm?

Read the sentence from Act 1, Scene 2. Hans and Fritz had a clear vision of what they would do, but Kurt still did not have a plan. Think about the Latin root vis. What is the meaning of vision above?

• a thought that is seen in the mind

• an idea that two people agree on

• the correct way to do something

• an object that is hidden far away

What is the theme of the play?

• Brothers can never be friends.

• The oldest people are the smartest.

• Strength is more important than being smart

• The youngest people can have the best ideas.

What is the resolution of the play? Use details from the play to support your answer.

______________ are the instructions the actors must follow on stage.