36 pages • 1 hour read
The Odd Couple
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1965
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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.
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