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SCENE 1

NARRATOR: Fort Massac is a small yet strategic United States Army outpost that stands on the muddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In this year of 1805, its officers and men are lonely and none too happy about it. But on this particular day the outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famous guest has come to visit—Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr, former Vice-President of the United States, rabid Federalist, master politician, smooth-tongued orator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel, disappointed that Mr. Burr’s visit will be a brief one, attempts to prolong his stay.

COLONEL (Graciously): Are you sure I can’t get you to change your mind, Mr. Burr? You’re welcome to remain here as long as you wish.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which detail helps develop a theme about corruption in the play?

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Responses

The Navy Secretary refuses to investigate Nolan’s case after all records of him were lost.
The Navy Secretary refuses to investigate Nolan’s case after all records of him were lost.

The Colonel tries to convince Burr to stay at Fort Massac.
The Colonel tries to convince Burr to stay at Fort Massac.

Captain Rankin is the first officer to break the rules of Nolan’s exile.
Captain Rankin is the first officer to break the rules of Nolan’s exile.

The court condemns Nolan to a lifetime of exile while guilty people go free.

Answer 1

The detail that helps develop a theme about corruption in the play is:

The court condemns Nolan to a lifetime of exile while guilty people go free.

This response highlights the injustice and corruption in the judicial and political systems, illustrating how those in power can manipulate outcomes to the detriment of the innocent while allowing the guilty to evade consequences.