Dumbwaiter
Ben snaps at Gus after a disagreement over the phrase "put on the kettle." Why does this small conflict escalate into a moment of significant tension?
It reveals Ben's need for control through language.
The name of the man who inspired others to take action against Lebanese banks
Bassam Al-Sheik Hussien
Is this quote real or fake?
The English language, by its nature, is susceptible to misinterpretation and over-explanation
REAL
Name a clue at the start of the play that shows Ben knows he has to kill Gus
Ben is avoiding answering questions, giving an idea he knows his job already
What does the gas light?
THE KETTLE, YOU FOOL!
Yes, you need to act it for full points.
How does the play explore existential anxiety as a theme?
Through the characters' struggle to find meaning in their repetitive work
What biases were present in the Lebanon documentary? (not the bank robberies)
Christian bias; at no point were mosques or other Muslim-related buildings mentioned or shown
Is this quote real or fake?
Break any of these rules sooner than saying anything outright ridiculous.
FAKE
The real line is:
Break any of these rules sooner than saying anything outright barbarous.
Name a speaking line of Wilson's
There is no speaking line for Wilson; his presence is meant to create more tension
What is broken in the lavatory Gus keeps trying to use?
The balltap
The Dumbwaiter falls into a category of play known as:
The Theatre of the Absurd
The event that overall sparked the downfall of Lebanon was truly:
The Beirut Port Explosion
Is this quote real or fake?
In art and literary criticism, it’s common to find passages almost completely lacking in meaning
REAL!
If you try CTRL+F and can't find it, it's due to the word "it's"
To what extent is Ben a mule or an agent of unseen authority?
Ben is a mule; he is the victim of unseen authority and makes that his overall purpose.
Ben receives food orders on the speaking tube. Why exactly does this make him frustrated?
Two reasons)
1. Ben is intimidated by the fancy names of the food, which he pretends to know to hold his authority.
2. Ben may know these orders mean to take out Gus, thus why they are told the food he sends up is "spoiled"
What is the tone at the end of the play, when it is revealed that Ben is going to kill Gus?
It is TENSE and ANXIOUS
Both parties have an idea of what is going to happen, thus they repeat their beginning lines to find some comfort, only to find none.
What law exists that allows for the quick/immediate release of Lebanese citizens who take the law into their own hands?
If the government fails to do its job, the citizens are allowed to take action for themselves.
Is this quote real or fake?
Those who wish to appear smarter than they seem may use language that they don’t fully understand.
FALSE
To what extent is Gus simply naive, or is he aware of the situation around him?
Gus is aware of his situation, as he has great emotional intelligence.
The relationship of Gus and Ben is a _______ partner and a ________ partner
Senior partner and junior partner
Ben's constant correction of Gus's behavior showcases which themes?
The bank robbery documentary by Vice shows why some citizens are taking action against Lebanese banks. What is the common reason shared between the three people discussed?
They are trying to pay for medical treatments for their loved ones, but are denied access through the $400 withdrawal limit.
Is this quote real or fake?
Not many political words are abused; for example, “Fascism” now means “something not of desire.”
FALSE
In Orwell's discussion, ALL political words are abused.
Why would the food Gus sends up return spoiled?
For Lebanon, how did the Port Explosion happen?
A large amount of ammonium nitrate (explosive material) was negligently left and stored at the port in Beirut. It is the biggest non nuclear blast in history.