Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Act 1- Rutman

How does Maggie use manipulation tactics to get what she wants in Act 1?

• Bribing and blackmailing

• Using logical reasoning and persuasion

• Being honest and straightforward

• Flirting and using her sexuality

What is the revelation about Big Daddy's illness and how does it affect the family dynamics and tension in Act 1?

• Big Daddy is already dead and his illness is not revealed until Act 2

• Big Daddy is faking his illness to manipulate the family

• Big Daddy is perfectly healthy and has no impact on family dynamics

• Big Daddy is dying of cancer, which creates tension and affects family dynamics.

What is the symbolism of the cat in Act 1?

• Represents joy and happiness in the family

• Signifies peace and harmony within the household

• Symbolizes tension and unease within the family

• Symbolizes the arrival of good news and fortune

How does Brick's internal conflict contribute to the family dynamics and tension in Act 1?

• It only affects his relationship with his children

• It affects his relationships with other family members, especially his wife Maggie and his father Big Daddy.

• It has no impact on the family dynamics

• It makes the family dynamics more harmonious

Discuss the significance of the mendacity and truth in the interactions between the characters in Act 1.

• The significance is to showcase the characters' physical appearances and their impact on their relationships.

• The significance is to emphasize the importance of wealth and social status in the characters' interactions.

• The significance is to highlight the themes of deception, dishonesty, and the struggle for authenticity and honesty in relationships.

• The significance is to highlight the characters' love for material possessions and their influence on their behavior.

Explain the symbolism of the cat and its relevance to the overall theme of the play in Act 1.

• The cat symbolizes good luck and prosperity for the family.

• The cat symbolizes the family's unity and happiness.

• The cat symbolizes the tension and unease within the family.

• The cat symbolizes the protagonist's love for animals.

What role does the setting of the plantation play in shaping the events of Act 1?

• The plantation setting is merely a backdrop and has no real impact on the events of Act 1.

• The opulence of the plantation underscores the wealth and power dynamics at play among the characters.

• The isolation of the plantation emphasizes the characters' emotional distance from one another.

• The setting of the plantation is used to introduce elements of the supernatural into the storyline.

How does the theme of inheritance and legacy manifest in the characters' motivations in Act 1?

• Characters are primarily motivated by their love for one another, rather than concerns about inheritance.

• The prospect of inheriting Big Daddy's wealth drives many of the characters to deceit and manipulation.

• Inheritance is mentioned but does not significantly influence the characters' actions or motivations.

• Legacy is only considered in terms of the characters' reputations, not their material wealth.

What is the internal conflict that Brick is struggling with in Act 1?

• Strained relationship with his wife and unresolved feelings towards his deceased friend

• Financial problems and career dissatisfaction

• Lack of interest in hobbies and social activities

• Health issues and family conflicts

Describe the relationship between Brick and Maggie in Act 1.

• Strained and filled with tension

• Distant and indifferent

• Supportive and understanding

• Loving and affectionate