Question
How is the theme identified in Part A developed in the play?
Responses
Tell comes up with a plan to kill Gessler before he goes to the Altdorf marketplace.
Tell comes up with a plan to kill Gessler before he goes to the Altdorf marketplace.
Tell explains why he has joined with a small group of men to fight huge foreign armies.
Tell explains why he has joined with a small group of men to fight huge foreign armies.
Tell wants to prove to Gessler that he cannot be controlled and puts his son’s life at risk.
Tell wants to prove to Gessler that he cannot be controlled and puts his son’s life at risk.
Tell informs his wife of his plans to resist those in power even though it upsets her.
Tell informs his wife of his plans to resist those in power even though it upsets her.
Responses
Tell comes up with a plan to kill Gessler before he goes to the Altdorf marketplace.
Tell comes up with a plan to kill Gessler before he goes to the Altdorf marketplace.
Tell explains why he has joined with a small group of men to fight huge foreign armies.
Tell explains why he has joined with a small group of men to fight huge foreign armies.
Tell wants to prove to Gessler that he cannot be controlled and puts his son’s life at risk.
Tell wants to prove to Gessler that he cannot be controlled and puts his son’s life at risk.
Tell informs his wife of his plans to resist those in power even though it upsets her.
Tell informs his wife of his plans to resist those in power even though it upsets her.
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In the play, the theme of resistance against oppression is developed through various actions and decisions made by Tell. Each response highlights different aspects of this theme:
1. **Planning to Kill Gessler**: This action shows Tell's growing determination to resist the tyranny represented by Gessler. It reflects his readiness to take drastic measures for the sake of freedom and justice. This highlights the extreme lengths to which individuals may go when oppressed.
2. **Joining a Group to Fight Foreign Armies**: Tell's decision to join a small group dedicated to fighting against oppressive foreign powers illustrates the theme of collective resistance. It emphasizes the importance of unity and camaraderie in the face of a common enemy, reinforcing the idea that individuals can band together to challenge tyranny.
3. **Proving His Independence**: Tell’s willingness to put his son's life at risk to demonstrate his refusal to be controlled by Gessler showcases the personal sacrifices that come with standing up to authority. It emphasizes the theme that the struggle for freedom often involves significant personal stakes, highlighting the conflict between individual desires and the need for resistance.
4. **Informing His Wife**: By discussing his plans with his wife, despite her concerns, Tell illustrates the personal and familial dimensions of resistance. This moment underscores the internal conflict faced by those who resist oppression—the fear of repercussions for themselves and their loved ones, as well as the moral obligation to stand against tyranny.
Together, these responses illustrate the multifaceted nature of resistance in the play, highlighting personal sacrifice, collective struggle, and the emotional toll of standing against oppressive forces.
1. **Planning to Kill Gessler**: This action shows Tell's growing determination to resist the tyranny represented by Gessler. It reflects his readiness to take drastic measures for the sake of freedom and justice. This highlights the extreme lengths to which individuals may go when oppressed.
2. **Joining a Group to Fight Foreign Armies**: Tell's decision to join a small group dedicated to fighting against oppressive foreign powers illustrates the theme of collective resistance. It emphasizes the importance of unity and camaraderie in the face of a common enemy, reinforcing the idea that individuals can band together to challenge tyranny.
3. **Proving His Independence**: Tell’s willingness to put his son's life at risk to demonstrate his refusal to be controlled by Gessler showcases the personal sacrifices that come with standing up to authority. It emphasizes the theme that the struggle for freedom often involves significant personal stakes, highlighting the conflict between individual desires and the need for resistance.
4. **Informing His Wife**: By discussing his plans with his wife, despite her concerns, Tell illustrates the personal and familial dimensions of resistance. This moment underscores the internal conflict faced by those who resist oppression—the fear of repercussions for themselves and their loved ones, as well as the moral obligation to stand against tyranny.
Together, these responses illustrate the multifaceted nature of resistance in the play, highlighting personal sacrifice, collective struggle, and the emotional toll of standing against oppressive forces.
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