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Major Barbara
George Bernard Shaw
Study Guide
Full Text
Summary
Plot Overview
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
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
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
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Act 1: Part One Quiz
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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CHARACTERS
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CHARACTERS
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MAIN IDEAS
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