Group/Pair/Triad Oral Discussion Topics
Mickey and Edward are twins. Why do you think there are such differences
between them? (Pages 98 – 100)
How do you think a director might portray the differences between Mickey and
Eddie on stage? Try to comment on the whole character and not just their
appearance.
Both Eddie and Mickey fancy Linda. What is different in the way they show their
feelings for her? Why do you think this is? (Pages 140-142, 148-149)
Why does Linda marry Mickey? How might things have been different if
Eddie had proposed to her instead? (Page 143)
The relationship between Eddie and Mickey gradually turns sour as their
different lives take them in different directions. Write about the events that
make them fall out. Who is most responsible for the breakdown of the
friendship? (139-146)
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