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A Streetcar Named Desire
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Bless the Beasts and Children
Glendon Swarthout
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19 and 20
Characters
Character List
John Cotton
Gerald Goodenow
Sammy Shecker
Lawrence Teft, III
Stephen Lally, Jr.
Billy Lally
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Plot Overview
Character List
Character Analysis
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19 and 20
Study Questions
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Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following traits is not among those that Swarthout identifies as manly?
A positive attitude
Communication skills
Athletic skills
Personal morality
2
of 5
In his use of heroism as a theme, what specific kind of hero does Swarthout favor?
The ordinary hero
The tragic hero
The antihero
The superhuman hero
3
of 5
What pop culture trend has a profound effect on the Bedwetters' behavior?
Detective novels
Disco music
Sitcoms
Westerns
4
of 5
What article of clothing does each Bedwetter wear to symbolize his individual personality?
A dog tag necklace
A tie-dye shirt
A novelty necktie
A unique hat
5
of 5
What place does Swarthout use to criticize the values of society at large?
Box Canyon Boys Camp
A Flagstaff, Arizona, restaurant
The highway
The police station
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