Question #12

Why do you think Loomis needs to find Martha? Why do they keep searching? What does Loomis means when he says he "smells" her?

Question #11

Consider Mattie and Jeremy's conversation. Do you agree with Mattie or Jeremy's philosophy on relationships, self, and life in general? Why?

Question #10

Do you believe in the idea of being bound to someone? In everything "happening for a reason?" What examples of these two similar ideas exist in the play (so far)?

Question #9

What can Bynum fix? Is he responsible in the use of this power?

Question #8

Do you agree with Seth's decision not to tell Loomis about Martha Pentacost? What evidence does Seth give for this decision?

Question #7

Bynum says, "Somethings is worth taking the chance going to jail about." Do you agree that music is something Jeremy should risk a run-in with the cops over?

Joe Turner Come and Gone Activity

Posts will not immediately appear on the blog. They will first go through Ms. Miller. Posts with nonsensical answers, grammar errors, or that are very vague, will not be posted. To get full credit, students must use evidence from the play in their answers. Feel free to post questions about the assignment here.

Question #7

Bynum refers to a "song of my own." What does that mean?

Question #6

How does Selig's "People Finding" business compliment his "Housewares (pots, dustpans) Selling" business? Is he exploiting the African Americans in the community? If so, how?

Question #5

What is country-style living? What evidence is there of the conflict city vs. country ? How does Wilson succeed in connecting it to his main purpose in writing this play (remember, we know why he wrote this play)?