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Major Barbara
George Bernard Shaw
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Act I: Part One
Act I: Part Two
Act II: Part One
Act II: Part Two
Act II: Part Three
Act III: Part One
Act III: Part Two
Act III: Part Three
Act III: Part Four
The Trafalgar Square Demonstration and Riot of 1886
Characters
Character List
Barbara Undershaft
Andrew Undershaft
Adolphus Cusins
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
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Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Act 1: Part One
Act 1: Part Two
Act 2: Part One
Act 2: Part Two
Act 2: Part Three
Act 3: Part One
Act 3: Part Two
Act 3: Part Three
Act 3: Part Four
Study Questions
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How to Write Literary Analysis
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Act 1: Part One Quiz
Further Study
Act 1: Part One Quiz
1
of 5
Lady Britomart speaks to Stephen about what concern?
His behavior
Family finances
Sister's marriage prospects
Her health
2
of 5
What causes Undershaft's name to often appear in newspapers?
His weapons
Accusations against him
His writing
Threat of war
3
of 5
Why did Undershaft disinherit Stephen?
Lady Britomart's divorce
Lady Britomart's infidelity
Stephen's spending habits
Desire for foundling successor
4
of 5
What about his father bewilders Stephen?
His appearance
His greed
His morality
His accent
5
of 5
Why causes Barbara to look forward to her father's visit?
His soul needs saving
He is generous
She loves his attention
She likes controversy
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