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Death and the Maiden

Ariel Dorfman

Study Questions

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1. What was the function of the commission to which Gerardo was appointed?

2.What was Paulina's objection to thie commission?

3. .What is Gerardo's confession at the beginning of act 3? Is it a surprise? Does it change your impression of Gerardo?

4.How does Gerardo's character change over the course of the play?

5.Does Paulina's character change?

6. What is the purpose of the last scene of the play in the concert hall? With what impression does it leave the audience?