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Oxford Literary Companion: Der Besuch der alten Dame eBook
René Koglbauer, Janine Turner
Oxford Literary Companion: Der Besuch der alten Dame eBook
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This guide for Der Besuch der alten Dame is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent revision, providing insight into characters, theme and language,with activities in German that prompt a closer analysis of the text.

Language
English
ISBN
9780198418320
Front Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Plot and Structure
Plot
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Structure
Context
Biography of Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Political and social context
Genre
The influence of Bertolt Brecht
Characters
Main characters
Alfred Ill
Claire Zachanassian/Klara Wäscher
Minor characters
Character map
Language
Dialogue
Contrast
Repetition and sentence construction
Symbolism
Satire and irony
Themes
The rise of consumerism and decline in moral values
Love and death
Justice or revenge?
Saviour or dictator?
A woman, not a man
Godlessness
Guilt, trespassers and debt
Skills and Practice
Before you start
Writing your response
Sample questions
Sample answers
Glossary
Answers
Imprint
Back Cover
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