a. Introduce existentialism and such terms (e.g.authenticity, bad faith, alienation, angst, etc.) that are needed to illustrate points about the play. Look up “existentialism” for the terms and definitions.
b. Identify the features in hell that function as “traps” (mirrors, sexual attraction, insecurity, the
past) to nullify free will and identity.
c.Analyze each of the three characters showing how they fail in being authentic and come to a
conclusion about their prospects at the end of the play.
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