The Kugelmass Episode

by Woody Allen

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The Kugelmass Episode Questions and Answers

Waht does Kugelmass's dream mean, and does Kugelmass deserve his fate at the end of "The Kugelmass Episode"?

What type of humor is used in "The Kugelmass Episode?" Verbal irony, dramatic irony, irony of situation, characterization, fantasy, plot structure (twists and turns) or conclusion? 

Why does Kugelmass marry Daphne in The Kugelmass Episode?

What is the moral lesson in the story "The Kugelmass Episode"?

How does the plot of "The Kugelmass Episode" contribute to the overall theme?

What are the symbols in "The Kugelmass Episode" and does the title have a special meaning?

What is the main conflict and the symbol in the Kugelmass Episode?

Do you think the ending of the story is appropriate? Why should Allen choose a remedial Spanish grammar for Kugelmass's hell rather than, say, a book in which adulterers are punished or in which none of the characters is a good looking young woman?

What attitudes toward women are reflected in The Kugelmass Episode?

In "The Kugelmass Episode," does Daphne suspect her husband of having an affair? Why doesn't he divorce her?

What attitude towards women is reflected in "The Kugelmass Episode"?

How does the blend of fantasy and realism add to the story's humorous effects? Is the conclusion a surprise? If so, how does the ending provide a suitable and effective resolution? How would you describe the tone of the story? 

In what ways are Kugelmass, Emma and Daphne flat characters in this story?

In "The Kugelmass Episode," why does Kugelmass fear his rival, Rodolphe?

What is the significance of the final section?

What are Emma's values in the story "The Kugelmass Episode"?

How is "The Kugelmass Episode" an example of the literary genre of magical realism?

Describe the characterization of Kugelmass. What particular characteristics make him a suitable comic protagonist? -one embed at least 1 quotes story

What are the primary sources of humor in this story? Does it use verbal irony, dramatic irony, irony of situation, or a combination of all three? What particular characteristics make Kugelmass a suitable comic protagonist? 

What is Kugelmass's attitude toward (a) women (b) analysis and (c) Persky?

What attitudes toward women are reflected in the story "The Kugelmass Episode" by Woody Allen?

What elements of Kugelmass's conversation with Emma in Yonville reflect his twentieth-century orientation?

Can someone explain to me The Kugelmass Episode in simple words?

How does Woody Allen play with levels of narrative reality in The Kugelmass Episode?

What are some stereotypes that are projected by Allen in "The Kugelmass Episode"?

Did the Great Persky die when the cabinet blew up and Kugelmass got stuck in the remedial Spanish textbook?

What does this story say about heroes in modern society? 

Can someone explain for me a man in a case? anything about it

What is a good essay about "The Kugelmass Episode"?

Examine the significance of the attitudes toward women are reflected in The Kugelmass Episode?

What does the story mean? 

In Woody Allen's story "The Kugelmass Episode," who is the main character?

What absurdities of contemporary life does the story satirize?

What does secession from society mean in the Kugelmass episode?