The Spy - A play

You will be able to:

1. read the play "The Spy" as a group pg. 380
2. identify parts of  the play that show paranoia and fear as forms of Totalitarian control
3. write a response to the play
4. a group or actors that present the play in front of class will get extra credit.

Describe the parts of the play that show the fear and paranoia caused by Totalitarian control.
Why do you think the playwright Brecht was forced into exile by Germany in the 1930's?
Do you think exile turned out to be a harsh punishment?

Activities:

1. group: Read the play together.
2. group: identify examples paranoia and fear