36 pages 1 hour read

Neil Simon

The Odd Couple

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1965

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Essay Topics

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Analyze Simon’s use of physical comedy in The Odd Couple.

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How does the staging of Oscar’s apartment reflect the state of his relationship with Felix?

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SuperSummary defines satire as a device that “uses humor and exaggeration to criticize something or someone, typically a public figure, social norm, or government policy.” Discuss Simon’s use of satire in The Odd Couple.