Topic Notes

• Describe the Class Conflict in “The Hairy Ape.”Describe the class conflicts in “The Hairy Ape.” [NU: 2018, 20] Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is an expressionist play. It shows the conflict between the rich and the poor. The working men[Expand...]
• Comment on the crisis of identity and isolation in the play “The Hairy Ape.”Comment on the crisis of identity and isolation in the play “The Hairy Ape.” [NU: 2015] Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is a modern tragedy. The hero is Yank. He works in the[Expand...]
• Discuss the Major Themes of “The Hairy Ape.” Discuss the major themes of “The Hairy Ape.” [NU: 2017] Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is a famous modern tragedy. It is written in an expressionist style. The hero Yank works in the[Expand...]
• Consider “The Hairy Ape” as a social satire.Consider “The Hairy Ape” as a social satire. [NU: 2015, 19, 21] ★★★ Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is not only a tragedy but also a strong social satire. O’Neill laughs at modern[Expand...]
• Consider Yank as a tragic character.Consider Yank as a tragic character. [NU: 2016] Or, Who is Yank? How does he meet his tragedy? Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is a modern tragedy. The hero is Yank. He works[Expand...]
• Write a Short Note on PaddyWrite a short note on Paddy. [NU: 2016] In “The Hairy Ape” (1922) by Eugene O’Neill (1888-1953), Paddy is an old Irish sailor. He works in the stokehole with Yank and Long. His life shows[Expand...]
• Write a Short Note About Mildred DouglasWrite a short note about Mildred Douglas. Mildred Douglas is a central character in Eugene O'Neill's (1888 – 1953) play “The Hairy Ape” (1922). She is the young and beautiful daughter of a wealthy steel[Expand...]
• Analyze the character of Mildred DouglasWrite what you know about Mildred Douglas. [NU: 2017] ★★★ Or, Analyze the character of Mildred Douglas. [NU: 2019] Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) gives Mildred Douglas an important role. She doesn’t have[Expand...]
• What is the significance of Fifth Avenue in “The Hairy Ape?”What is the significance of Fifth Avenue in “The Hairy Ape?” [NU: 2016, 18, 20, 22] ★★★ Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) uses Fifth Avenue as a turning point. It is not only[Expand...]
• Evaluate “The Hairy Ape” as a modern tragedy.Evaluate “The Hairy Ape” as a modern tragedy. [NU: 2017, 22] ★★★ Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922) is a modern tragedy. It has no kings, no queens, no palaces. The hero is a[Expand...]
• Describe the human regression by industrialization in “The Hairy Ape.”Describe the human regression by industrialization in “The Hairy Ape.” [NU: 2020, 22] ★★★ Regression means going backward or falling from a higher stage to a lower stage. Eugene O’Neill’s (1888-1953) “The Hairy Ape” (1922)[Expand...]