Critique for Bully: An Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt by Jerome Alden

I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
A. In what historical time periods does this play take place?
B. Who is the main character and why is he important to this time period?
C. What is the overall summary or plot of the play?

II. Themes (2 paragraphs)A.What are twomajor themes, conflicts, or issues that are addressed in this play? (cite specific examples)

  1. Generational –family members
    2.Gender –female and/or male characters 3.Racial –between blacks and whites 4.Cultural –deaf, gay/homosexual, or disabled 5. Socioeconomic –rich and poor or rich vs. poor

III. Presidential Character Analysis (1 paragraph)
A.Which domestic policy issue wasmost important to Roosevelt in the play?B.Which foreign policy issue wasmost important to Roosevelt in the play?
C.What is Roosevelt’s thoughts on the current president that he mentions in the play?

IV. Personal Character Analysis(1paragraph) A.In what way was Roosevelt selfish or arrogant?
B.In what way was Roosevelt least selfish or more altruistic?
C.In what way was Roosevelt critical of himself or thought he should have done something differently?

V. Your Point of View (1 paragraph)
A. What are your thoughts about the play? Did you like it? Yes or No? Why or why not?
B. Would you recommend this play to a friend? (read or watch the play)
C. If you could meet Theodore Roosevelt, what is one question you would like to ask him?