Adam

• What makes Adam a victim according to Mark and Jan?

  Mark and Jan recount horrific events leading to Adam’s apparent death, suggesting they cannot be trusted.
• How does the audience perceive Adam's experience after the recounting by Mark and Jan?

  The audience realizes that Adam's experience worsens after the recounting.
• What will you be able to analyze regarding Adam in the play?

  You will be able to analyze the way Adam is presented and his importance in the play.
• Why is the first 'death' of Adam considered tragic?

  The first 'death' is tragic because it leads to a sequence of events that go too far.
• What is significant about the second 'death' of Adam?

  The second 'death' is worse because it is the result of deliberate actions.
• How does Adam appear when he returns?

  He has suffered a head injury and his speech is disorganized.
• What does Adam's phrase 'I was new / A new me' indicate?

  It shows his difficulty understanding what has happened to him.
• What does Adam's return signify in the play?

  It is a turning point in the play, indicating a shift from accidental death to deliberate murder.
• Why doesn’t Adam come back after getting out of the grille?

  He felt like he died and wanted to go towards the light.
• What does Adam's statement about living in the hedge imply?

  It suggests he has experienced serious trauma and memory loss.
• How is the imagery in Adam's statements conflicting?

  The first phrase suggests a spiritual experience, while the second implies serious head injury.
• What does Adam's positive language reveal about his condition?

  His positive language is a façade, hiding his psychological damage.
• How is Adam presented through others' opinions of him?

  He is presented as weak and a follower, often dismissed by others.
• What do Mark and Jan's descriptions of Adam suggest?

  They suggest he is a nuisance and they take advantage of him.
• Who expresses fondness for Adam, and how does this create sympathy?

  Lesh expresses fondness for Adam, reminding Phil of their childhood connection.
• What does Lesh's allusion to birthday parties signify?

  It creates sympathy for Adam by emphasizing their long-standing connection.
• What decision does Phil make regarding Adam?

  Phil decides that Adam must die to protect the group.
• What is Adam a victim of according to the summary?

  Adam is a victim of bullying and violent childhood.
• What significant event occurs at the end of Act 1?

  Adam disappears at the end of Act 1.
• What happens during Adam's reappearance in 3.3?

  His reappearance is a turning point in the play.
• What does Adam's language demonstrate according to the sample analysis?

  Adam’s language demonstrates his trauma and fragmented understanding.
• Who protests against Adam's murder?

  Lesh is the only one to protest against Adam’s murder.
• What does the lack of punctuation in Adam's speech signify?

  It shows the fragmented understanding of what happened to him.
• How does the repetition of 'was' in Adam's speech contribute to the understanding of his character?

  The repetition supports Adam’s fragmented understanding of his experiences.
• What does the juxtaposition of 'dark' with 'new' and 'happy' suggest about Adam's state?

  It suggests breaks between restored actor speech, indicating a façade of positivity.
• How does the audience perceive Adam's physical trauma?

  The audience sees his physical trauma as contributing to his psychological damage.
• What are the key quotations to learn about Adam's character?

  • “I felt like I died”
  • “Adam’s speech is weak, and I wanted to go to his birthday party”
• What are the main points regarding Adam's treatment and presentation in the play?

  • Adam is a victim of bullying and violence.
  • He is perceived as weak and a follower.
  • His experiences lead to psychological trauma.
  • His return marks a turning point in the play.
  • Lesh is the only one who protests against his murder.