• Engelsk
  • Uddannelse: STX
  • Karakter: 10 tal
  • Ord: 1443

Indholdsfortegnelse
1. Give a brief summary of the play (max. 150 words)
2. Characterize Ken. Find examples in the text to support your view.
3. Compare the two doctors: Dr. Emerson and Dr. Scott.
4. Account for John and Mrs. Boyle’s roles in the play.
5. What does the title refer to?
6. Ken says, “That sounds like Catch Twenty-two” (p. 20). Where does that expression come from, and what does Ken mean here?
7. What exactly is it that makes the judge judge in favour of Ken?
8. What are the differences between suicide, active euthanasia, and passive euthanasia?
9. Imagine you are an old friend of Ken’s. Write the letter.
10. Compare the play with the film (similarities and differences).

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Uddrag
1. Give a brief summary of the play (max. 150 words)
The play centers around Ken Harrison, a once gifted sculptor who finds himself tragically paralyzed from the neck down.

Stripped of his ability to create art and confined to a life of immobility, Ken's only solace lies in his thoughts and words. Knowing that he will spend the remainder of his existence within the confines of a hospital, with no hope of regaining control over his limbs, he becomes consumed by the desire to end his own life.

Determined to reclaim his autonomy, Ken enlists the aid of a compassionate lawyer and takes legal action against the hospital. His objective is simple yet profound: to be granted release from his institutionalized existence, allowing him to find peace in death.

The courtroom becomes the battleground where the clash between Ken's fervent desire for self-determination and societal perceptions of life and death unfolds.

Throughout the gripping narrative, Ken's lawyer passionately argues his case, highlighting the unbearable suffering and loss of purpose that has become Ken's daily reality.

The emotional weight of the situation resonates with the judge, who must ultimately grapple with the complex legal and moral questions at hand.

In a thought-provoking climax, the judge delivers a groundbreaking verdict, demanding Ken's release from the hospital.

This decision not only acknowledges the undeniable dignity of personal choice and the right to die with autonomy, but also challenges established norms and prompts a reevaluation of societal attitudes towards life-altering circumstances.

As the curtain falls, the audience is left to contemplate the profound implications of this poignant story, questioning their own beliefs about the value of life, the boundaries of personal agency, and the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of human suffering.

2. Characterize Ken. Find examples in the text to support your view.
Ken Harrison exudes self-irony: "I can't offer you my hand..." Yet, depression consumes him: "From where I'm lying, if you can make it at all—even with your right hand..." Sex occupies his thoughts: "Have me on the floor sister, have me on the floor."