1. Superman: what are his characteristics?

2. Aims 1.To explore the Superman metaphor and how it is used in the play 2.To begin considering the theme of filial piety & heroism, with focus on Act One, Scene 4, 7, 8 & 10

3. Explore Boon’s monologue 1.Highlight all the negative words he uses 2.Underline all the similes & metaphors Boon uses to express his frustration 3.Underline the Superman references 4.Annotate the monologue with your comments on the significance of the things you have picked out.

4. Filial Piety What do we notice about this theme in the play so far?

5. Filial Piety & Heroism Your group task is to identify and analyse the theme of Filial Piety in a given scene 1.What is your scene saying/showing about Filial Piety? 2.What different attitudes are there towards it? 3.Include 5 quotations which demonstrate something about it & explain what they mean. 4.How does this scene add to the theme of Filial Piety?