Master Harold Response #1 This play explores Hally’s relationship with Sam and Willie, two employees at his parents’ tea room. Through their relationship, author Athol Fugard makes some statements about racism, inequality, friendship, hope, and conflict. Write down each of the key terms underlined above. Then, write down what your attitude is towards each term. You can give an example of each, or just your opinion about each topic.

Master Harold Response #2 Write down each question and respond in complete sentences. What are Willie and Sam talking about at the beginning of the play? Sam gives Willie some ballroom dancing advice. Summarize what he advises. What personality traits does the audience see, right away, for Sam and Willie? Does the concept of ballroom dancing connect, in any way, to any of the key terms from Response #1 (racism, inequality, friendship, hope, conflict )? Pick at least one term and predict how ballroom dancing relates to that topic.

Master Harold Response #3: Write the questions, then respond in complete sentences. What do Sam and Hally mean by a “man of magnitude?” Who does Hally pick? What does that reveal about his character? Who does Sam pick as his “man of magnitude”? What does that reveal about his character? Who would you pick as a “man of magnitude”? PS: This person does not have to be a man.

Master Harold Response # 4 Write down the questions, then reply in complete sentences—you have 11.5 minutes. Describe Hally’s life in Jubilee House. What can you infer about his childhood? What is Hally’s favorite memory? Provide three details (CDs) about this memory.

Master Harold Response #5 Write down the following quote, then respond to the questions (you don’t have to write the questions): “It’s just that life felt the right size in there...not too big and not too small. Wasn’t so hard to work up a bit of courage. It’s got so bloody complicated since then” (Fugard 32). Who says this? What is the context? i.e. what is he talking about? What does it reveal about this character? How does it connect to the scene that follows? What bigger message do you think the author is trying to send with this passage (think about the historical context)?

Master Harold Response #6 Write down the question in purple, then respond to 1-4 (you don’t have to write those questions): Based on Sam, Hally, and Willie’s discussion (especially on pg 46-47), what do you think ballroom dancing motif could symbolize (i.e. what is the deeper message)? Identify one or two key terms that connect to this motif. Explain how ballroom dancing could represent that key term in 2-3 sentences. Choose one quote from the text that supports your thoughts and write it down in MLA format. What overall message do you think the author is trying to send with this motif?

Master Harold Response #7 Write down the questions in bold, then respond thoughtfully. How have Sam, Willie, and Hally changed since the start of the play? Describe their changes in 1-2 sentences per character—don’t forget to include some examples (CDs) from the text! What do you think is next for our main characters? Reply in 2-3 sentences. Be sure to explain WHY you think what you think.

Master Harold Response #8 Write down one example from the play of each of our key terms. Each example should be a specific, CONCRETE DETAIL from the play (i.e. “Sam and Willie” is not a good response): FRIENDSHIP HOPE INEQUALITY RACISM CONFLICT