Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

What elements of Southern Gothic literature are included in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? How does the play compare to Tennessee Williams’s other work?

Is Maggie a sympathetic character? Does she truly love Brick? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

The play takes place in a single evening. How does this time frame affect the plot? How might the play be different if it occurred over a longer period of time?