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• An Odd Ending

  Annette Petruso is a freelance author and screenwriter in Austin, TX. In the following essay, Petruso considers the odd ending to The Memorandum, discussing critical interpretations and giving an in-depth analysis of the characters involved.

• The Memorandum: A Play

  In the following essay, Baranczak discusses the various character techniques used throughout The Memorandum.

• Living in Lies: Vaclev Havel’s Drama

  In the following excerpt, Carey places Havel’s drama in three major phases: ‘‘The early absurdist comedies; the Vanek morality plays; and the psychological prison plays.’’

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1. The Memorandum: Introduction
2. The Memorandum: Summary
3. The Memorandum: Vaclav Havel Biography
4. The Memorandum: Characters
5. The Memorandum: Themes
6. The Memorandum: Style
7. The Memorandum: Historical Context
8. The Memorandum: Critical Overview
9. The Memorandum: Essays and Criticism
   1. An Odd Ending
   2. The Memorandum: A Play
   3. Living in Lies: Vaclev Havel’s Drama
10. The Memorandum: Compare and Contrast
11. The Memorandum: Topics for Further Study
12. The Memorandum: What Do I Read Next?
13. The Memorandum: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. The Memorandum: Pictures
15. Copyright

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